Rent in Van Meter, IA
A 2-bedroom in Van Meter, IA (ZIP 50261) typically rents for about $1,150 a month, with a range of $1,150–$1,360. Owner-occupied homes in Dallas 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 | $930 | $930–$1,102 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $970 | $970–$1,145 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,150 | $1,150–$1,360 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,570 | $1,570–$1,856 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,610 | $1,610–$1,901 | 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) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Van Meter ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Van Meter, IA?
- About $1,150 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,150–$1,360. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Van Meter, IA?
- About $970 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $970–$1,145. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Van Meter, IA?
- About $1,570 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,570–$1,856. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Van Meter, IA?
- About $930 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $930–$1,102. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Van Meter, IA?
- About $1,610 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,610–$1,901. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Van Meter, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Dallas 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 Van Meter rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).