Rent in Harlan, IA
A 2-bedroom in Harlan, IA (ZIP 51537) typically rents for about $782 a month, with a range of $782–$927. Owner-occupied homes in Shelby County pay about 1.28% 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 | $533 | $533–$838 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $782 | $782–$927 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,058 | $1,058–$1,214 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,218 | $1,218 | 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).
Harlan ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Harlan, IA?
- About $782 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $782–$927. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Harlan, IA?
- About $533 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $533–$838. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Harlan, IA?
- About $1,058 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,058–$1,214. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Harlan, 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 Harlan, IA?
- About $1,218 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,218. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Harlan, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Shelby County pay a typical 1.28% 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 Harlan rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).