Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Elkhart, IA 50073
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,340 (-5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $841 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,100 | $1,140 | -3.5% | $990–1,210 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,150 | $1,190 | -3.4% | $1,035–1,265 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,410 | -5% | $1,206–1,474 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,840 | $1,920 | -4.2% | $1,656–2,024 | $1,516 ±$1,224 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,980 | $1,970 | +0.5% | $1,782–2,178 | – |
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 50073
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50072 | Earlham | $1,200 | $1,025 |
| 50074 | Ellston | $950 | – |
| 50071 | Dows | $930 | $673 |
| 50075 | Ellsworth | $1,130 | $913 |
| 50070 | Dexter | $1,080 | $833 |
| 50076 | Exira | $930 | $647 |
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.