Rent in Lincoln, IA
A 2-bedroom in Lincoln, IA (ZIP 50652) typically rents for about $945 a month, with a range of $945. There are no ZIP-level rent figures here, so these use the HUD Fair Market Rent for Tama County. Owner-occupied homes in Tama County pay about 1.37% 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 | $702 | $702 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $722 | $722 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $945 | $945 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,198 | $1,198 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,317 | $1,317 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Lincoln ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lincoln, IA?
- About $945 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $945. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Lincoln, IA?
- About $722 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $722. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Lincoln, IA?
- About $1,198 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,198. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Lincoln, IA?
- About $702 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $702. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Lincoln, IA?
- About $1,317 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,317. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Lincoln, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Tama County pay a typical 1.37% 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 Lincoln rent figures come from?
- HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).