Rent by ZIP · Shelby County
Rent in Harlan, IA 51537
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,000 (+1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $790 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $740 | $730 | +1.4% | $666–814 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $900 | $900 | 0% | $810–990 | $533 ±$121 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,000 | $990 | +1% | $900–1,100 | $782 ±$98 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,380 | -5.1% | $1,179–1,441 | $1,058 ±$76 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,410 | -7.1% | $1,179–1,441 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Shelby 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 Shelby County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $927.
What renters pay in 51537
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51536 | Hancock | $1,060 | $928 |
| 51535 | Griswold | $1,090 | $725 |
| 51534 | Glenwood | $1,090 | $930 |
| 51540 | Hastings | $1,160 | – |
| 51533 | Emerson | $1,310 | $1,116 |
| 51541 | Henderson | $1,120 | – |
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.