Rent by ZIP · Plymouth County
Rent in Merrill, IA 51038
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $940 (-9.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $630 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $740 | $820 | -9.8% | $666–814 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $820 | -9.8% | $666–814 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $940 | $1,040 | -9.6% | $846–1,034 | $625 ±$11 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,370 | -9.5% | $1,116–1,364 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,460 | -9.6% | $1,188–1,452 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Plymouth 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 Plymouth County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $1,018.
What renters pay in 51038
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51037 | Meriden | $930 | $756 |
| 51039 | Moville | $1,060 | $938 |
| 51036 | Maurice | $1,170 | $381 |
| 51040 | Onawa | $1,030 | $943 |
| 51035 | Marcus | $1,030 | – |
| 51041 | Orange City | $930 | $785 |
Fair Market Rents across Plymouth 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.