Rent by ZIP · Story County
Rent in Cambridge, IA 50046
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,160 (-4.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $925 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $960 | $1,020 | -5.9% | $864–1,056 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,020 | $1,080 | -5.6% | $918–1,122 | $397 ±$140 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,160 | $1,220 | -4.9% | $1,044–1,276 | $685 ±$413 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,690 | -5.9% | $1,431–1,749 | $1,143 ±$1,050 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,990 | -6.5% | $1,674–2,046 | – |
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 50046
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50047 | Carlisle | $1,630 | $924 |
| 50044 | Bussey | $930 | $760 |
| 50048 | Casey | $1,060 | $843 |
| 50049 | Chariton | $950 | $754 |
| 50042 | Brayton | $930 | $613 |
| 50050 | Churdan | $980 | $625 |
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.