Rent in Central City, IA
A 2-bedroom in Central City, IA (ZIP 52214) typically rents for about $780 a month, with a range of $780–$1,054. Owner-occupied homes in Linn County pay about 1.66% 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 | $734 | $734 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $450 | $450–$806 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $780 | $780–$1,054 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,140 | $1,140–$1,459 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,762 | $1,762 | 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).
Central City ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Central City, IA?
- About $780 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $780–$1,054. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Central City, IA?
- About $450 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $450–$806. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Central City, IA?
- About $1,140 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,140–$1,459. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Central City, IA?
- About $734 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $734. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Central City, IA?
- About $1,762 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,762. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Central City, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Linn County pay a typical 1.66% 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 Central City rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).