Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Mitchellville, IA 50169
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $960 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $809 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $770 | $770 | 0% | $693–847 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $800 | $800 | 0% | $720–880 | $670 ±$97 |
| 2 bedrooms | $960 | $960 | 0% | $864–1,056 | $844 ±$33 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,310 | -0.8% | $1,170–1,430 | $1,281 ±$980 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,340 | 0% | $1,206–1,474 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,360.
What renters pay in 50169
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50168 | Mingo | $1,000 | $1,100 |
| 50170 | Monroe | $930 | $829 |
| 50167 | Minburn | $1,100 | $913 |
| 50171 | Montezuma | $1,010 | $885 |
| 50166 | Milo | $1,120 | $950 |
| 50173 | Montour | $1,190 | – |
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.