Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Johnston, IA 50131
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,540 (+2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,338 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 | $1,220 | +2.5% | $1,125–1,375 | $1,237 ±$176 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,300 | $1,270 | +2.4% | $1,170–1,430 | $1,135 ±$32 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,510 | +2% | $1,386–1,694 | $1,364 ±$50 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,100 | $2,060 | +1.9% | $1,890–2,310 | $1,665 ±$273 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,150 | $2,110 | +1.9% | $1,935–2,365 | $2,830 ±$222 |
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 50131
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50130 | Jewell | $1,000 | $950 |
| 50132 | Kamrar | $1,010 | – |
| 50129 | Jefferson | $930 | $768 |
| 50133 | Kellerton | $930 | $1,289 |
| 50128 | Jamaica | $930 | $563 |
| 50134 | Kelley | $1,040 | $951 |
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.