Rent by ZIP · Page County
Rent in Essex, IA 51638
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 $606 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 | $760 | $720 | +5.6% | $684–836 | $395 ±$48 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $920 | +1.1% | $837–1,023 | $728 ±$116 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,150 | +2.6% | $1,062–1,298 | $1,018 ±$134 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,220 | +3.3% | $1,134–1,386 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Page 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 Page County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $927.
What renters pay in 51638
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51637 | College Springs | $990 | – |
| 51639 | Farragut | $930 | $678 |
| 51636 | Coin | $930 | – |
| 51640 | Hamburg | $930 | $720 |
| 51632 | Clarinda | $930 | $668 |
| 51631 | Braddyville | $1,080 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Page 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.