Rent in Selma, IA
A 2-bedroom in Selma, IA (ZIP 52588) typically rents for about $950 a month, with a range of $950. There are no ZIP-level rent figures here, so these use the HUD Fair Market Rent for Van Buren County. Owner-occupied homes in Van Buren County pay about 1.18% 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 | $706 | $706 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $726 | $726 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $950 | $950 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,132 | $1,132 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,515 | $1,515 | 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).
Selma ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Selma, IA?
- About $950 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $950. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Selma, IA?
- About $726 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $726. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Selma, IA?
- About $1,132 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,132. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Selma, IA?
- About $706 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $706. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Selma, IA?
- About $1,515 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,515. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Selma, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Van Buren County pay a typical 1.18% 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 Selma rent figures come from?
- HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).