Rent by ZIP · Montgomery County
Rent in Emerson, IA 51533
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,310 (+7.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,034 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 | $960 | +8.3% | $936–1,144 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,120 | $1,040 | +7.7% | $1,008–1,232 | $354 ±$132 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,220 | +7.4% | $1,179–1,441 | $1,116 ±$37 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,750 | $1,630 | +7.4% | $1,575–1,925 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,810 | +8.8% | $1,773–2,167 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $927.
What renters pay in 51533
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51532 | Elliott | $1,010 | $533 |
| 51534 | Glenwood | $1,090 | $930 |
| 51531 | Elk Horn | $930 | $533 |
| 51535 | Griswold | $1,090 | $725 |
| 51530 | Earling | $930 | – |
| 51536 | Hancock | $1,060 | $928 |
Fair Market Rents across Montgomery 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.