Rent by ZIP · Palo Alto County
Rent in West Bend, IA 50597
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 $613 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $690 | $680 | +1.5% | $621–759 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $720 | $700 | +2.9% | $648–792 | $475 ±$172 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $920 | +1.1% | $837–1,023 | $544 ±$435 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,200 | +1.7% | $1,098–1,342 | $840 ±$24 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,230 | +5.7% | $1,170–1,430 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $927.
What renters pay in 50597
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50598 | Whittemore | $950 | $572 |
| 50595 | Webster City | $1,020 | $881 |
| 50599 | Woolstock | $1,060 | $833 |
| 50594 | Vincent | $930 | – |
| 50592 | Truesdale | $1,320 | $1,102 |
| 50591 | Thor | $1,250 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Palo Alto 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.