Rent in Clear Lake, IA
A 2-bedroom in Clear Lake, IA (ZIP 50428) typically rents for about $833 a month, with a range of $833–$927. Owner-occupied homes in Cerro Gordo County pay about 1.45% 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 | $744 | $744 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $682 | $682–$749 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $833 | $833–$927 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,680 | $1,218–$1,680 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,485 | $1,485 | 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).
Clear Lake ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Clear Lake, IA?
- About $833 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $833–$927. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Clear Lake, IA?
- About $682 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $682–$749. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Clear Lake, IA?
- About $1,680 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,218–$1,680. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Clear Lake, IA?
- About $744 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $744. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Clear Lake, IA?
- About $1,485 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,485. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Clear Lake, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Cerro Gordo County pay a typical 1.45% 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 Clear Lake rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).