Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Altoona, IA 50009
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,440 (+2.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,232 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,170 | $1,140 | +2.6% | $1,053–1,287 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,210 | $1,190 | +1.7% | $1,089–1,331 | $976 ±$183 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,410 | +2.1% | $1,296–1,584 | $1,247 ±$203 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,920 | +2.6% | $1,773–2,167 | $1,472 ±$187 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,010 | $1,970 | +2% | $1,809–2,211 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,360.
What renters pay in 50009
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50008 | Allerton | $970 | – |
| 50010 | Ames | $1,080 | $970 |
| 50006 | Alden | $930 | $636 |
| 50012 | Ames | $1,180 | – |
| 50005 | Albion | $930 | – |
| 50014 | Ames | $1,210 | $1,096 |
Fair Market Rents across Polk 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.