Rent by ZIP · Howard County
Rent in Cresco, IA 52136
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $970 (-3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $713 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $720 | $740 | -2.7% | $648–792 | $680 ±$13 |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $900 | -2.2% | $792–968 | $631 ±$45 |
| 2 bedrooms | $970 | $1,000 | -3% | $873–1,067 | $718 ±$54 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,380 | -2.9% | $1,206–1,474 | $1,325 ±$116 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,580 | 0% | $1,422–1,738 | $904 ±$459 |
Small Area FMRs for the Howard 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 Howard County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $927.
What renters pay in 52136
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52135 | Clermont | $930 | – |
| 52134 | Chester | $1,070 | $588 |
| 52133 | Castalia | $930 | – |
| 52132 | Calmar | $930 | $681 |
| 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.