Rent by ZIP · Lucas County
Rent in Russell, IA 50238
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 $700 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $690 | $680 | +1.5% | $621–759 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $710 | $710 | 0% | $639–781 | $555 ±$338 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $920 | +1.1% | $837–1,023 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,180 | +5.1% | $1,116–1,364 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,230 | +1.6% | $1,125–1,375 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Lucas 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 Lucas County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $951.
What renters pay in 50238
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50237 | Runnells | $930 | $850 |
| 50239 | Saint Anthony | $1,040 | – |
| 50236 | Roland | $1,120 | – |
| 50240 | Saint Charles | $1,090 | $848 |
| 50235 | Rippey | $1,120 | – |
| 50241 | Saint Marys | $1,250 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Lucas 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.