Rent in Minden, IA
A 2-bedroom in Minden, IA (ZIP 51553) typically rents for about $828 a month, with a range of $646–$1,010. Owner-occupied homes in Pottawattamie County pay about 1.57% 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 | $820 | $820–$1,167 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $668 | $485–$850 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $828 | $646–$1,010 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,360 | $1,360–$1,924 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,530 | $1,530–$2,179 | 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).
Minden ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Minden, IA?
- About $828 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $646–$1,010. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Minden, IA?
- About $668 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $485–$850. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Minden, IA?
- About $1,360 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,360–$1,924. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Minden, IA?
- About $820 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $820–$1,167. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Minden, IA?
- About $1,530 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,530–$2,179. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Minden, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Pottawattamie County pay a typical 1.57% 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 Minden 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).