Rent in Emerson, IA
A 2-bedroom in Emerson, IA (ZIP 51533) typically rents for about $1,213 a month, with a range of $1,116–$1,310. Owner-occupied homes in Mills County pay about 1.47% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 | $1,040–$1,167 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $737 | $354–$1,120 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,213 | $1,116–$1,310 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,750 | $1,750–$1,924 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,970 | $1,970–$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), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Emerson ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Emerson, IA?
- About $1,213 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,116–$1,310. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Emerson, IA?
- About $737 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $354–$1,120. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Emerson, IA?
- About $1,750 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,750–$1,924. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Emerson, IA?
- About $1,040 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,040–$1,167. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Emerson, IA?
- About $1,970 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,970–$2,179. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Emerson, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Mills County pay a typical 1.47% 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Emerson 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).