Rent by ZIP · Lyon County
Rent in Lester, IA 51242
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $950 (+1.1% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $700 | $700 | 0% | $630–770 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $720 | $710 | +1.4% | $648–792 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $950 | $940 | +1.1% | $855–1,045 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,130 | $1,120 | +0.9% | $1,017–1,243 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,240 | 0% | $1,116–1,364 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Lyon 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 Lyon County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $945.
What renters pay in 51242
Median gross rent–all sizes
Renter households1713% of occupied homes
No cash rent16households
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51241 | Larchwood | $960 | $868 |
| 51243 | Little Rock | $930 | $631 |
| 51240 | Inwood | $1,040 | $950 |
| 51244 | Matlock | $970 | – |
| 51239 | Hull | $1,010 | – |
| 51245 | Primghar | $960 | $667 |
Fair Market Rents across Lyon 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.