Rent in Lewis, IA
A 2-bedroom in Lewis, IA (ZIP 51544) typically rents for about $751 a month, with a range of $492–$1,010. Owner-occupied homes in Cass County pay about 1.34% 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 | $770 | $688–$770 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $810 | $727–$810 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $751 | $492–$1,010 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,113 | $825–$1,400 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,650 | $1,533–$1,650 | 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).
Lewis ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lewis, IA?
- About $751 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $492–$1,010. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Lewis, IA?
- About $810 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $727–$810. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Lewis, IA?
- About $1,113 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $825–$1,400. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Lewis, IA?
- About $770 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $688–$770. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Lewis, IA?
- About $1,650 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,533–$1,650. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Lewis, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Cass County pay a typical 1.34% 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 Lewis 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).