Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Des Moines, IA 50316
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,180 (+1.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $952 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $960 | $940 | +2.1% | $864–1,056 | $635 ±$237 |
| 1 bedroom | $990 | $980 | +1% | $891–1,089 | $828 ±$45 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,160 | +1.7% | $1,062–1,298 | $993 ±$199 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,580 | +1.9% | $1,449–1,771 | $1,348 ±$168 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,650 | $1,620 | +1.9% | $1,485–1,815 | $1,713 ±$79 |
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 50316
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50315 | Des Moines | $1,290 | $1,095 |
| 50317 | Des Moines | $1,260 | $996 |
| 50314 | Des Moines | $1,160 | $1,060 |
| 50313 | Des Moines | $1,290 | $1,135 |
| 50312 | Des Moines | $1,260 | $1,184 |
| 50320 | Des Moines | $1,320 | $1,073 |
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.