Rent by ZIP · Buena Vista County
Rent in Storm Lake, IA 50588
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,030 (+2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $897 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $770 | +1.3% | $702–858 | $477 ±$11 |
| 1 bedroom | $790 | $770 | +2.6% | $711–869 | $824 ±$92 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,030 | $1,010 | +2% | $927–1,133 | $944 ±$29 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,240 | +3.2% | $1,152–1,408 | $1,078 ±$350 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,340 | +0.7% | $1,215–1,485 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $1,031.
What renters pay in 50588
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50586 | Somers | $980 | – |
| 50590 | Swea City | $930 | $538 |
| 50585 | Sioux Rapids | $930 | $638 |
| 50591 | Thor | $1,250 | – |
| 50592 | Truesdale | $1,320 | $1,102 |
| 50583 | Sac City | $930 | $638 |
Fair Market Rents across Buena Vista 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.