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Rent in Mason City, IA 50402
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $930 (-2.1% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $750 | $750 | 0% | $675–825 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $750 | 0% | $675–825 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $950 | -2.1% | $837–1,023 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,230 | -0.8% | $1,098–1,342 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,450 | +2.8% | $1,341–1,639 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Cerro Gordo County, IA. 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.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50401 | Mason City | $950 | $915 |
| 50420 | Alexander | $930 | – |
| 50421 | Belmond | $960 | $950 |
| 50423 | Britt | $1,120 | – |
| 50424 | Buffalo Center | $930 | $633 |
| 50426 | Carpenter | $940 | – |
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.