Rent in Sheldon, IA
A 2-bedroom in Sheldon, IA (ZIP 51201) typically rents for about $963 a month, with a range of $927–$963. Owner-occupied homes in O'Brien County pay about 0.98% 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 | $688 | $688 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $922 | $709–$922 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $963 | $927–$963 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,105 | $1,105 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,074 | $1,074–$1,218 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Sheldon ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Sheldon, IA?
- About $963 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $927–$963. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Sheldon, IA?
- About $922 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $709–$922. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Sheldon, IA?
- About $1,105 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,105. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Sheldon, IA?
- About $688 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $688. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Sheldon, IA?
- About $1,074 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,074–$1,218. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Sheldon, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in O'Brien County pay a typical 0.98% 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 Sheldon rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).