Rent in Beacon, IA
A 2-bedroom in Beacon, IA (ZIP 52534) typically rents for about $593 a month, with a range of $593–$946. Owner-occupied homes in Mahaska County pay about 1.32% 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 | $718 | $718 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $723 | $723 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $593 | $593–$946 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,157 | $1,157 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,243 | $1,243 | 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).
Beacon ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Beacon, IA?
- About $593 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $593–$946. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Beacon, IA?
- About $723 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $723. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Beacon, IA?
- About $1,157 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,157. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Beacon, IA?
- About $718 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $718. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Beacon, IA?
- About $1,243 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,243. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Beacon, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Mahaska County pay a typical 1.32% 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 Beacon rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).