Rent in Prairie City, IA
A 2-bedroom in Prairie City, IA (ZIP 50228) typically rents for about $885 a month, with a range of $790–$980. Owner-occupied homes in Jasper County pay about 1.41% 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 | $770–$782 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $638 | $496–$780 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $885 | $790–$980 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,238 | $1,165–$1,310 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,380 | $1,380–$1,395 | 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).
Prairie City ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Prairie City, IA?
- About $885 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $790–$980. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Prairie City, IA?
- About $638 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $496–$780. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Prairie City, IA?
- About $1,238 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,165–$1,310. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Prairie City, IA?
- About $770 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $770–$782. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Prairie City, IA?
- About $1,380 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,380–$1,395. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Prairie City, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Jasper County pay a typical 1.41% 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 Prairie City 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).