Rent in Emmetsburg, IA
A 2-bedroom in Emmetsburg, IA (ZIP 50536) typically rents for about $698 a month, with a range of $698–$927. Owner-occupied homes in Palo Alto County pay about 1.20% 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 | $557 | $557–$688 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $487 | $487–$709 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $698 | $698–$927 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $948 | $948–$1,247 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,251 | $1,251 | 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).
Emmetsburg ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Emmetsburg, IA?
- About $698 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $698–$927. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Emmetsburg, IA?
- About $487 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $487–$709. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Emmetsburg, IA?
- About $948 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $948–$1,247. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Emmetsburg, IA?
- About $557 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $557–$688. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Emmetsburg, IA?
- About $1,251 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,251. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Emmetsburg, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Palo Alto County pay a typical 1.20% 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 Emmetsburg rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).