Rent by ZIP · Howard County
Rent in Elma, IA 50628
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 $672 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 | $850 | $840 | +1.2% | $765–935 | $915 ±$224 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $920 | +1.1% | $837–1,023 | $586 ±$257 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,270 | +0.8% | $1,152–1,408 | $529 ±$12 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,470 | +2.7% | $1,359–1,661 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Howard 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 Howard County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $927.
What renters pay in 50628
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50627 | Eldora | $950 | $712 |
| 50629 | Fairbank | $950 | $689 |
| 50626 | Dunkerton | $950 | $733 |
| 50630 | Fredericksburg | $930 | $577 |
| 50625 | Dumont | $930 | – |
| 50631 | Frederika | $1,020 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Howard 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.