Rent by ZIP · Story County
Rent in Zearing, IA 50278
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,040 (-8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $693 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | $950 | -7.4% | $792–968 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $930 | $1,010 | -7.9% | $837–1,023 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $1,130 | -8% | $936–1,144 | $744 ±$317 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,570 | -7.6% | $1,305–1,595 | $328 ±$18 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,750 | $1,900 | -7.9% | $1,575–1,925 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Ames, 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 Ames, IA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,061.
What renters pay in 50278
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50277 | Yale | $1,050 | $786 |
| 50276 | Woodward | $1,040 | $845 |
| 50275 | Woodburn | $1,160 | – |
| 50274 | Wiota | $1,290 | – |
| 50273 | Winterset | $1,240 | $1,035 |
| 50272 | Williamson | $950 | – |
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.