Rent by ZIP · Mahaska County
Rent in Leighton, IA 50143
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $930 (+1.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $770 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $700 | $700 | 0% | $630–770 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $730 | $700 | +4.3% | $657–803 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $920 | +1.1% | $837–1,023 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,130 | $1,100 | +2.7% | $1,017–1,243 | $770 ±$77 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,220 | +0.8% | $1,107–1,353 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Mahaska 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 Mahaska County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $946.
What renters pay in 50143
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50142 | Le Grand | $930 | $1,100 |
| 50144 | Leon | $930 | $691 |
| 50141 | Laurel | $1,040 | $684 |
| 50145 | Liberty Center | $1,180 | – |
| 50140 | Lamoni | $990 | $717 |
| 50146 | Linden | $1,620 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Mahaska 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.