Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Des Moines, IA 50314
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,160 (+1.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $950 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $940 | $920 | +2.2% | $846–1,034 | $765 ±$47 |
| 1 bedroom | $980 | $960 | +2.1% | $882–1,078 | $687 ±$163 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,160 | $1,140 | +1.8% | $1,044–1,276 | $1,060 ±$109 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,550 | +1.9% | $1,422–1,738 | $1,360 ±$117 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,590 | +1.9% | $1,458–1,782 | $1,118 ±$142 |
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 50314
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50313 | Des Moines | $1,290 | $1,135 |
| 50315 | Des Moines | $1,290 | $1,095 |
| 50312 | Des Moines | $1,260 | $1,184 |
| 50316 | Des Moines | $1,180 | $993 |
| 50311 | Des Moines | $1,200 | $1,129 |
| 50317 | Des Moines | $1,260 | $996 |
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.