Rent in Crescent, IA
A 2-bedroom in Crescent, IA (ZIP 51526) typically rents for about $1,230 a month, with a range of $1,230–$1,450. Owner-occupied homes in Pottawattamie County pay about 1.57% 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 | $990 | $990–$1,167 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,030 | $1,030–$1,219 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,230 | $1,230–$1,450 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,630 | $1,630–$1,924 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,840 | $1,840–$2,179 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Crescent ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Crescent, IA?
- About $1,230 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,230–$1,450. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Crescent, IA?
- About $1,030 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,030–$1,219. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Crescent, IA?
- About $1,630 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,630–$1,924. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Crescent, IA?
- About $990 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $990–$1,167. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Crescent, IA?
- About $1,840 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,840–$2,179. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Crescent, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Pottawattamie County pay a typical 1.57% 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 Crescent rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).