Rent by ZIP · Hardin County
Rent in Alden, IA 50006
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $930 (+1.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $632 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $690 | $680 | +1.5% | $621–759 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $720 | $700 | +2.9% | $648–792 | $488 ±$45 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $920 | +1.1% | $837–1,023 | $636 ±$111 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,200 | -0.8% | $1,071–1,309 | $763 ±$364 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,370 | +1.5% | $1,251–1,529 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Hardin County, IA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Hardin County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $927.
What renters pay in 50006
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50005 | Albion | $930 | – |
| 50008 | Allerton | $970 | – |
| 50003 | Adel | $1,200 | $919 |
| 50009 | Altoona | $1,440 | $1,247 |
| 50002 | Adair | $1,030 | $835 |
| 50010 | Ames | $1,080 | $970 |
Fair Market Rents across Hardin County, IA · All IA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.