Rent by ZIP · Story County
Rent in Story City, IA 50248
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,040 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,021 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | $870 | +1.1% | $792–968 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $930 | $920 | +1.1% | $837–1,023 | $575 ±$337 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $1,040 | 0% | $936–1,144 | $997 ±$130 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,430 | +1.4% | $1,305–1,595 | $1,568 ±$794 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,750 | $1,720 | +1.7% | $1,575–1,925 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Ames, 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 Ames, IA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,061.
What renters pay in 50248
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50247 | State Center | $1,040 | $743 |
| 50249 | Stratford | $930 | $975 |
| 50246 | Stanhope | $980 | $581 |
| 50250 | Stuart | $1,040 | $573 |
| 50251 | Sully | $960 | $813 |
| 50244 | Slater | $930 | $939 |
Fair Market Rents across Story 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.