Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Polk City, IA 50226
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $930 (-9.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $867 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $750 | $830 | -9.6% | $675–825 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $790 | $870 | -9.2% | $711–869 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $1,030 | -9.7% | $837–1,023 | $773 ±$89 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,400 | -9.3% | $1,143–1,397 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,440 | -9.7% | $1,170–1,430 | – |
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 50226
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50225 | Pleasantville | $950 | $807 |
| 50227 | Popejoy | $930 | – |
| 50228 | Prairie City | $980 | $790 |
| 50223 | Pilot Mound | $930 | – |
| 50229 | Prole | $1,190 | – |
| 50222 | Peru | $1,090 | – |
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.