Rent in Maxwell, IA
A 2-bedroom in Maxwell, IA (ZIP 50161) typically rents for about $1,046 a month, with a range of $1,000–$1,092. Owner-occupied homes in Story County pay about 1.40% 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 | $830 | $830–$891 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $649 | $417–$880 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,046 | $1,000–$1,092 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,380 | $1,380–$1,469 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,610 | $1,610–$1,768 | 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).
Maxwell ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Maxwell, IA?
- About $1,046 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,000–$1,092. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Maxwell, IA?
- About $649 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $417–$880. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Maxwell, IA?
- About $1,380 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,380–$1,469. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Maxwell, IA?
- About $830 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $830–$891. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Maxwell, IA?
- About $1,610 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,610–$1,768. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Maxwell, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Story County pay a typical 1.40% 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 Maxwell 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).