Rent in Fairfield, IA
A 2-bedroom in Fairfield, IA (ZIP 52556) typically rents for about $989 a month, with a range of $989–$1,096. Owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County pay about 1.41% 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 | $727 | $727–$832 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $754 | $754–$838 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $989 | $989–$1,096 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $886 | $886–$1,306 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,440 | $1,440 | 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).
Fairfield ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Fairfield, IA?
- About $989 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $989–$1,096. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Fairfield, IA?
- About $754 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $754–$838. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Fairfield, IA?
- About $886 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $886–$1,306. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Fairfield, IA?
- About $727 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $727–$832. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Fairfield, IA?
- About $1,440 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Fairfield, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Jefferson 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 7.24% 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 Fairfield rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).