Rent in Slater, IA
A 2-bedroom in Slater, IA (ZIP 50244) typically rents for about $935 a month, with a range of $930–$939. 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 | $780 | $780–$891 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $878 | $820–$935 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $935 | $930–$939 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,280 | $1,280–$1,469 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,520 | $1,520–$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).
Slater ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Slater, IA?
- About $935 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $930–$939. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Slater, IA?
- About $878 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $820–$935. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Slater, IA?
- About $1,280 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,280–$1,469. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Slater, IA?
- About $780 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $780–$891. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Slater, IA?
- About $1,520 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,520–$1,768. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Slater, 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 Slater 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).