Rent by ZIP · Madison County
Rent in Van Meter, IA 50261
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,150 (+4.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,069 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $930 | $890 | +4.5% | $837–1,023 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $970 | $930 | +4.3% | $873–1,067 | $713 ±$416 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,150 | $1,100 | +4.5% | $1,035–1,265 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,500 | +4.7% | $1,413–1,727 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,540 | +4.5% | $1,449–1,771 | – |
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 50261
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50262 | Van Wert | $930 | – |
| 50263 | Waukee | $1,560 | $1,467 |
| 50258 | Union | $950 | $908 |
| 50264 | Weldon | $950 | – |
| 50257 | Truro | $1,020 | – |
| 50265 | West Des Moines | $1,320 | $1,107 |
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.