Rent by ZIP · Buena Vista County
Rent in Alta, IA 51002
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,110 (+0.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $953 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $840 | $830 | +1.2% | $756–924 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $850 | $840 | +1.2% | $765–935 | $731 ±$120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,110 | $1,100 | +0.9% | $999–1,221 | $902 ±$94 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,350 | +2.2% | $1,242–1,518 | $1,167 ±$83 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,460 | 0% | $1,314–1,606 | $2,111 ±$943 |
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 51002
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51001 | Akron | $1,040 | $712 |
| 51003 | Alton | $930 | $729 |
| 51004 | Anthon | $1,320 | $1,056 |
| 51005 | Aurelia | $960 | $929 |
| 51006 | Battle Creek | $1,040 | $575 |
| 51007 | Bronson | $1,140 | – |
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.