Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Ankeny, IA 50021
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,690 (+0.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,393 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,370 | $1,360 | +0.7% | $1,233–1,507 | $1,705 ±$437 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,420 | $1,410 | +0.7% | $1,278–1,562 | $961 ±$202 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,680 | +0.6% | $1,521–1,859 | $1,259 ±$98 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,310 | $2,290 | +0.9% | $2,079–2,541 | $1,724 ±$36 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,360 | $2,350 | +0.4% | $2,124–2,596 | $2,119 ±$807 |
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 50021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50020 | Anita | $930 | $842 |
| 50022 | Atlantic | $930 | $740 |
| 50023 | Ankeny | $1,460 | $1,383 |
| 50025 | Audubon | $930 | $625 |
| 50026 | Bagley | $930 | – |
| 50027 | Barnes City | $930 | – |
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.