Rent by ZIP · Cherokee County
Rent in Cherokee, IA 51012
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 $803 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 | $770 | $810 | -4.9% | $693–847 | $422 ±$331 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $920 | +1.1% | $837–1,023 | $748 ±$172 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,200 | $1,280 | -6.3% | $1,080–1,320 | $871 ±$170 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,410 | -8.5% | $1,161–1,419 | $1,106 ±$188 |
Small Area FMRs for the Cherokee County, IA. 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 Cherokee County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $927.
What renters pay in 51012
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51011 | Chatsworth | $930 | – |
| 51010 | Castana | $930 | – |
| 51014 | Cleghorn | $1,390 | – |
| 51009 | Calumet | $950 | – |
| 51008 | Brunsville | $1,460 | – |
| 51016 | Correctionville | $1,110 | $963 |
Fair Market Rents across Cherokee 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.