Rent by ZIP · Howard County
Rent in Chester, IA 52134
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,070 (+7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $579 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $730 | +6.8% | $702–858 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $920 | $850 | +8.2% | $828–1,012 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,070 | $1,000 | +7% | $963–1,177 | $588 ±$51 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,330 | +8.3% | $1,296–1,584 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,490 | +6.7% | $1,431–1,749 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Howard 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 Howard County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $927.
What renters pay in 52134
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52133 | Castalia | $930 | – |
| 52135 | Clermont | $930 | – |
| 52132 | Calmar | $930 | $681 |
| 52136 | Cresco | $970 | $718 |
| 52140 | Dorchester | $1,010 | – |
| 52141 | Elgin | $950 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Howard 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.