Rent by ZIP · Story County
Rent in Ames, IA 50014
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,210 (-7.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,065 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,010 | $1,100 | -8.2% | $909–1,111 | $835 ±$151 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,070 | $1,160 | -7.8% | $963–1,177 | $951 ±$38 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,310 | -7.6% | $1,089–1,331 | $1,096 ±$43 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,820 | -7.7% | $1,512–1,848 | $1,371 ±$62 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,010 | $2,190 | -8.2% | $1,809–2,211 | $1,379 ±$479 |
Small Area FMRs for the Ames, IA HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 Ames, IA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,061.
What renters pay in 50014
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50012 | Ames | $1,180 | – |
| 50010 | Ames | $1,080 | $970 |
| 50009 | Altoona | $1,440 | $1,247 |
| 50008 | Allerton | $970 | – |
| 50020 | Anita | $930 | $842 |
| 50021 | Ankeny | $1,690 | $1,259 |
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.