Rent by ZIP · Cerro Gordo County
Rent in Mason City, IA 50401
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $950 (-2.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $875 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $760 | 0% | $684–836 | $670 ±$216 |
| 1 bedroom | $770 | $770 | 0% | $693–847 | $701 ±$60 |
| 2 bedrooms | $950 | $970 | -2.1% | $855–1,045 | $915 ±$76 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,250 | 0% | $1,125–1,375 | $1,047 ±$80 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,480 | +2.7% | $1,368–1,672 | $1,047 ±$404 |
Small Area FMRs for the Cerro Gordo County, IA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Cerro Gordo County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $927.
What renters pay in 50401
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50420 | Alexander | $930 | – |
| 50421 | Belmond | $960 | $950 |
| 50423 | Britt | $1,120 | – |
| 50424 | Buffalo Center | $930 | $633 |
| 50426 | Carpenter | $940 | – |
| 50428 | Clear Lake | $930 | $833 |
Fair Market Rents across Cerro Gordo 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.