Rent by ZIP · Pottawattamie County
Rent in Carson, IA 51525
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,010 (+5.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $728 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $820 | $770 | +6.5% | $738–902 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $850 | $810 | +4.9% | $765–935 | $563 ±$232 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $960 | +5.2% | $909–1,111 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,270 | +7.1% | $1,224–1,496 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,530 | $1,440 | +6.3% | $1,377–1,683 | – |
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 51525
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51526 | Crescent | $1,230 | – |
| 51523 | Blencoe | $1,020 | $795 |
| 51527 | Defiance | $930 | – |
| 51528 | Dow City | $930 | $764 |
| 51521 | Avoca | $1,070 | $893 |
| 51529 | Dunlap | $1,090 | $859 |
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.