Rent by ZIP · Lucas County
Rent in Chariton, IA 50049
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $950 (-2.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $704 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $720 | -1.4% | $639–781 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $730 | $740 | -1.4% | $657–803 | $523 ±$68 |
| 2 bedrooms | $950 | $970 | -2.1% | $855–1,045 | $754 ±$66 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,240 | +3.2% | $1,152–1,408 | $1,000 ±$143 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,290 | -0.8% | $1,152–1,408 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Lucas County, IA. 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 Lucas County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $951.
What renters pay in 50049
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50048 | Casey | $1,060 | $843 |
| 50050 | Churdan | $980 | $625 |
| 50047 | Carlisle | $1,630 | $924 |
| 50051 | Clemons | $930 | – |
| 50046 | Cambridge | $1,160 | $685 |
| 50052 | Clio | $930 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Lucas 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.