Rent in Collins, IA
A 2-bedroom in Collins, IA (ZIP 50055) typically rents for about $1,304 a month, with a range of $1,061–$1,304. Owner-occupied homes in Story County pay about 1.40% 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 | $891 | $891 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $827 | $827–$944 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,304 | $1,061–$1,304 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,469 | $1,469 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,768 | $1,768 | 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).
Collins ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Collins, IA?
- About $1,304 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,061–$1,304. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Collins, IA?
- About $827 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $827–$944. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Collins, IA?
- About $1,469 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,469. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Collins, IA?
- About $891 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $891. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Collins, IA?
- About $1,768 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,768. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Collins, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Story County pay a typical 1.40% 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 Collins rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).