Rent by ZIP · Pottawattamie County
Rent in Council Bluffs, IA 51501
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,310 (+8.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,059 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,050 | $960 | +9.4% | $945–1,155 | $585 ±$556 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,100 | $1,020 | +7.8% | $990–1,210 | $859 ±$58 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,210 | +8.3% | $1,179–1,441 | $1,056 ±$41 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,600 | +8.8% | $1,566–1,914 | $1,228 ±$81 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,810 | +8.8% | $1,773–2,167 | $1,188 ±$82 |
Small Area FMRs for the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,450.
What renters pay in 51501
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51503 | Council Bluffs | $1,230 | $1,064 |
| 51510 | Carter Lake | $1,460 | $1,354 |
| 51520 | Arion | $930 | $763 |
| 51521 | Avoca | $1,070 | $893 |
| 51523 | Blencoe | $1,020 | $795 |
| 51525 | Carson | $1,010 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Pottawattamie 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.