Rent in Dawson, IA
A 2-bedroom in Dawson, IA (ZIP 50066) typically rents for about $1,120 a month, with a range of $1,120–$1,360. Owner-occupied homes in Dallas County pay about 1.41% 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 | $890 | $890–$1,102 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $920 | $920–$1,145 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,120 | $1,120–$1,360 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,443 | $1,375–$1,510 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,610 | $1,610–$1,901 | 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), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Dawson ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Dawson, IA?
- About $1,120 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,120–$1,360. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Dawson, IA?
- About $920 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $920–$1,145. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Dawson, IA?
- About $1,443 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,375–$1,510. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Dawson, IA?
- About $890 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $890–$1,102. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Dawson, IA?
- About $1,610 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,610–$1,901. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Dawson, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Dallas County pay a typical 1.41% 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 Dawson rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).