Rent by ZIP · Cerro Gordo County
Rent in Thornton, IA 50479
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $930 (+1.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $839 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $740 | $720 | +2.8% | $666–814 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $720 | +4.2% | $675–825 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $920 | +1.1% | $837–1,023 | $694 ±$410 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,190 | +1.7% | $1,089–1,331 | $879 ±$155 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,410 | +5.7% | $1,341–1,639 | – |
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 50479
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50478 | Thompson | $930 | $792 |
| 50480 | Titonka | $930 | – |
| 50477 | Swaledale | $930 | – |
| 50476 | Stacyville | $930 | $758 |
| 50482 | Ventura | $1,090 | $1,063 |
| 50475 | Sheffield | $930 | $638 |
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.