Rent in Alta, IA
A 2-bedroom in Alta, IA (ZIP 51002) typically rents for about $902 a month, with a range of $902–$1,031. Owner-occupied homes in Buena Vista County pay about 1.21% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $781 | $781 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $731 | $731–$788 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $902 | $902–$1,031 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,167 | $1,167–$1,284 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,111 | $1,355–$2,111 | 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).
Alta ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Alta, IA?
- About $902 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $902–$1,031. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Alta, IA?
- About $731 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $731–$788. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Alta, IA?
- About $1,167 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,167–$1,284. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Alta, IA?
- About $781 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $781. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Alta, IA?
- About $2,111 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,355–$2,111. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Alta, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Buena Vista County pay a typical 1.21% 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Alta rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).