Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Slater, IA 50244
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $930 (-5.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $895 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $820 | -4.9% | $702–858 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $820 | $860 | -4.7% | $738–902 | $935 ±$63 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $980 | -5.1% | $837–1,023 | $939 ±$155 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,360 | -5.9% | $1,152–1,408 | $598 ±$383 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,600 | -5% | $1,368–1,672 | – |
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 50244
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50243 | Sheldahl | $1,300 | – |
| 50242 | Searsboro | $990 | – |
| 50246 | Stanhope | $980 | $581 |
| 50241 | Saint Marys | $1,250 | – |
| 50247 | State Center | $1,040 | $743 |
| 50240 | Saint Charles | $1,090 | $848 |
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.