Rent by ZIP · Story County
Rent in Ames, IA 50010
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,080 (-6.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $973 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $910 | $970 | -6.2% | $819–1,001 | $862 ±$198 |
| 1 bedroom | $960 | $1,020 | -5.9% | $864–1,056 | $865 ±$59 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,080 | $1,150 | -6.1% | $972–1,188 | $970 ±$28 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,600 | -6.3% | $1,350–1,650 | $1,265 ±$119 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,930 | -6.7% | $1,620–1,980 | $1,552 ±$586 |
Small Area FMRs for the Ames, 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 Ames, IA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,061.
What renters pay in 50010
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50009 | Altoona | $1,440 | $1,247 |
| 50008 | Allerton | $970 | – |
| 50012 | Ames | $1,180 | – |
| 50006 | Alden | $930 | $636 |
| 50014 | Ames | $1,210 | $1,096 |
| 50005 | Albion | $930 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Story 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.