Rent by ZIP · Poweshiek County
Rent in Searsboro, IA 50242
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $990 (+1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $856 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $730 | -2.7% | $639–781 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $830 | $850 | -2.4% | $747–913 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $990 | $980 | +1% | $891–1,089 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,290 | +6.2% | $1,233–1,507 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,300 | +7.7% | $1,260–1,540 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Poweshiek 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 Poweshiek County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $1,014.
What renters pay in 50242
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50241 | Saint Marys | $1,250 | – |
| 50243 | Sheldahl | $1,300 | – |
| 50240 | Saint Charles | $1,090 | $848 |
| 50244 | Slater | $930 | $939 |
| 50239 | Saint Anthony | $1,040 | – |
| 50238 | Russell | $930 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Poweshiek 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.