Rent in Elkader, IA
A 2-bedroom in Elkader, IA (ZIP 52043) typically rents for about $803 a month, with a range of $803–$927. Owner-occupied homes in Clayton County pay about 1.29% 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 | $688 | $688 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $811 | $721–$811 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $803 | $803–$927 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $955 | $955–$1,169 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,383 | $1,383 | 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).
Elkader ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Elkader, IA?
- About $803 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $803–$927. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Elkader, IA?
- About $811 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $721–$811. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Elkader, IA?
- About $955 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $955–$1,169. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Elkader, IA?
- About $688 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $688. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Elkader, IA?
- About $1,383 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,383. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Elkader, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Clayton County pay a typical 1.29% 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 Elkader rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).