Rent in Winterset, IA
A 2-bedroom in Winterset, IA (ZIP 50273) typically rents for about $1,138 a month, with a range of $1,035–$1,240. Owner-occupied homes in Madison County pay about 1.48% 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 | $1,000 | $1,000–$1,102 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,040 | $1,040–$1,145 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,138 | $1,035–$1,240 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,453 | $1,216–$1,690 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,730 | $1,730–$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), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Winterset ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Winterset, IA?
- About $1,138 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,035–$1,240. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Winterset, IA?
- About $1,040 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,040–$1,145. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Winterset, IA?
- About $1,453 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,216–$1,690. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Winterset, IA?
- About $1,000 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,000–$1,102. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Winterset, IA?
- About $1,730 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,730–$1,901. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Winterset, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Madison County pay a typical 1.48% 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 Winterset 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).