Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Des Moines, IA 50320
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,320 (+4.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,166 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,070 | $1,020 | +4.9% | $963–1,177 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $1,060 | +4.7% | $999–1,221 | $793 ±$70 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,260 | +4.8% | $1,188–1,452 | $1,073 ±$63 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,720 | +4.7% | $1,620–1,980 | $1,408 ±$58 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,760 | +5.1% | $1,665–2,035 | $1,545 ±$264 |
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 50320
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50321 | Des Moines | $1,330 | $1,155 |
| 50322 | Urbandale | $1,400 | $1,138 |
| 50317 | Des Moines | $1,260 | $996 |
| 50323 | Urbandale | $1,790 | $1,683 |
| 50316 | Des Moines | $1,180 | $993 |
| 50324 | Windsor Heights | $1,610 | $1,639 |
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.