Rent by ZIP · Story County
Rent in Ames, IA 50012
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,180 (-7.1% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | $1,070 | -7.5% | $891–1,089 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 | $1,130 | -8% | $936–1,144 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,270 | -7.1% | $1,062–1,298 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,770 | -7.3% | $1,476–1,804 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,960 | $2,130 | -8% | $1,764–2,156 | – |
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 50012
Median gross rent–all sizes
Renter households4100% of occupied homes
No cash rent0households
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50010 | Ames | $1,080 | $970 |
| 50014 | Ames | $1,210 | $1,096 |
| 50009 | Altoona | $1,440 | $1,247 |
| 50008 | Allerton | $970 | – |
| 50006 | Alden | $930 | $636 |
| 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.