Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Des Moines, IA 50315
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,290 (+4.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,001 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,050 | $990 | +6.1% | $945–1,155 | $968 ±$52 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,090 | $1,030 | +5.8% | $981–1,199 | $820 ±$65 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,230 | +4.9% | $1,161–1,419 | $1,095 ±$31 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,670 | +5.4% | $1,584–1,936 | $1,326 ±$173 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,720 | +4.7% | $1,620–1,980 | $1,396 ±$772 |
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 50315
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50314 | Des Moines | $1,160 | $1,060 |
| 50316 | Des Moines | $1,180 | $993 |
| 50313 | Des Moines | $1,290 | $1,135 |
| 50317 | Des Moines | $1,260 | $996 |
| 50312 | Des Moines | $1,260 | $1,184 |
| 50311 | Des Moines | $1,200 | $1,129 |
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.