Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in Des Moines, IA 50321
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,330 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,128 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,080 | $1,070 | +0.9% | $972–1,188 | $903 ±$93 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,120 | $1,120 | 0% | $1,008–1,232 | $1,038 ±$98 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,330 | $1,330 | 0% | $1,197–1,463 | $1,155 ±$102 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,810 | +0.6% | $1,638–2,002 | $1,268 ±$141 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,860 | 0% | $1,674–2,046 | – |
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 50321
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50320 | Des Moines | $1,320 | $1,073 |
| 50322 | Urbandale | $1,400 | $1,138 |
| 50323 | Urbandale | $1,790 | $1,683 |
| 50324 | Windsor Heights | $1,610 | $1,639 |
| 50317 | Des Moines | $1,260 | $996 |
| 50325 | Clive | $1,310 | $1,071 |
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.