Rent by ZIP · Marshall County
Rent in Melbourne, IA 50162
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,410 (-2.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,259 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,050 | $1,070 | -1.9% | $945–1,155 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,080 | $1,100 | -1.8% | $972–1,188 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,440 | -2.1% | $1,269–1,551 | $742 ±$31 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,900 | -2.6% | $1,665–2,035 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,910 | -2.6% | $1,674–2,046 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Marshall 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 Marshall County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $940.
What renters pay in 50162
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50161 | Maxwell | $1,000 | $1,092 |
| 50163 | Melcher Dallas | $930 | – |
| 50160 | Martensdale | $1,020 | $888 |
| 50164 | Menlo | $930 | – |
| 50158 | Marshalltown | $940 | $902 |
| 50166 | Milo | $1,120 | $950 |
Fair Market Rents across Marshall 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.