Rent in Leon, IA
A 2-bedroom in Leon, IA (ZIP 50144) typically rents for about $691 a month, with a range of $691–$927. Owner-occupied homes in Decatur County pay about 1.61% 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 | $646 | $646 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $469 | $469–$709 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $691 | $691–$927 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $582 | $582–$1,105 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,533 | $1,533 | 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).
Leon ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Leon, IA?
- About $691 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $691–$927. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Leon, IA?
- About $469 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $469–$709. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Leon, IA?
- About $582 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $582–$1,105. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Leon, IA?
- About $646 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $646. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Leon, IA?
- About $1,533 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,533. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Leon, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Decatur County pay a typical 1.61% 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 Leon rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).