Rent in Akron, IA
A 2-bedroom in Akron, IA (ZIP 51001) typically rents for about $712 a month, with a range of $712–$1,018. Owner-occupied homes in Plymouth County pay about 1.07% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $756 | $756 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $463 | $463–$778 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $712 | $712–$1,018 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,067 | $1,067–$1,315 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,385 | $1,385 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Akron ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Akron, IA?
- About $712 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $712–$1,018. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Akron, IA?
- About $463 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $463–$778. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Akron, IA?
- About $1,067 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,067–$1,315. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Akron, IA?
- About $756 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $756. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Akron, IA?
- About $1,385 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,385. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Akron, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Plymouth County pay a typical 1.07% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Akron rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).