Rent in Brighton, IA
A 2-bedroom in Brighton, IA (ZIP 52540) typically rents for about $688 a month, with a range of $688–$1,002. Owner-occupied homes in Washington County pay about 1.37% 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 | $761 | $761 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $766 | $766 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $688 | $688–$1,002 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $676 | $676–$1,278 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $739 | $739–$1,317 | 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).
Brighton ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Brighton, IA?
- About $688 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $688–$1,002. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Brighton, IA?
- About $766 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $766. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Brighton, IA?
- About $676 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $676–$1,278. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Brighton, IA?
- About $761 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $761. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Brighton, IA?
- About $739 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $739–$1,317. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Brighton, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Washington County pay a typical 1.37% 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 Brighton rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).