Rent by ZIP · Shelby County
Rent in Elk Horn, IA 51531
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 $668 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 | $840 | $840 | 0% | $756–924 | $670 ±$14 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $920 | +1.1% | $837–1,023 | $533 ±$65 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,250 | -2.4% | $1,098–1,342 | $922 ±$228 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,330 | -3% | $1,161–1,419 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Shelby County, IA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Shelby County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $927.
What renters pay in 51531
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51530 | Earling | $930 | – |
| 51532 | Elliott | $1,010 | $533 |
| 51529 | Dunlap | $1,090 | $859 |
| 51533 | Emerson | $1,310 | $1,116 |
| 51528 | Dow City | $930 | $764 |
| 51534 | Glenwood | $1,090 | $930 |
Fair Market Rents across Shelby 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.