Rent by ZIP · Madison County
Rent in Saint Charles, IA 50240
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,090 (+2.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $855 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | $860 | +2.3% | $792–968 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $920 | $890 | +3.4% | $828–1,012 | $507 ±$48 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,090 | $1,060 | +2.8% | $981–1,199 | $848 ±$27 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,440 | +3.5% | $1,341–1,639 | $1,258 ±$632 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,480 | +2.7% | $1,368–1,672 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 50240
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50239 | Saint Anthony | $1,040 | – |
| 50241 | Saint Marys | $1,250 | – |
| 50238 | Russell | $930 | – |
| 50242 | Searsboro | $990 | – |
| 50237 | Runnells | $930 | $850 |
| 50243 | Sheldahl | $1,300 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Madison 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.