Rent in Essex, IA
A 2-bedroom in Essex, IA (ZIP 51638) typically rents for about $728 a month, with a range of $728–$927. Owner-occupied homes in Page 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 | $688 | $688 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $395 | $395–$709 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $728 | $728–$927 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,018 | $1,018–$1,184 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,255 | $1,255 | 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).
Essex ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Essex, IA?
- About $728 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $728–$927. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Essex, IA?
- About $395 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $395–$709. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Essex, IA?
- About $1,018 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,018–$1,184. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Essex, 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 Essex, IA?
- About $1,255 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,255. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Essex, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Page 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 Essex rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).