Rent in Jefferson, IA
A 2-bedroom in Jefferson, IA (ZIP 50129) typically rents for about $849 a month, with a range of $768–$930. Owner-occupied homes in Greene County pay about 1.15% 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 | $690 | $688–$690 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $710 | $709–$710 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $849 | $768–$930 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,210 | $1,210–$1,212 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,450 | $1,448–$1,450 | 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).
Jefferson ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson, IA?
- About $849 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $768–$930. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Jefferson, IA?
- About $710 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $709–$710. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Jefferson, IA?
- About $1,210 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,210–$1,212. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Jefferson, IA?
- About $690 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $688–$690. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Jefferson, IA?
- About $1,450 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,448–$1,450. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Jefferson, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Greene County pay a typical 1.15% 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 Jefferson 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).