Rent by ZIP · Johnson County
Rent in Iowa City, IA 52242
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,230 (+3.4% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | $920 | +7.6% | $891–1,089 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,050 | $1,010 | +4% | $945–1,155 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,190 | +3.4% | $1,107–1,353 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,710 | $1,660 | +3% | $1,539–1,881 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,070 | $2,000 | +3.5% | $1,863–2,277 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Iowa City, IA HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 Iowa City, IA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,180.
What renters pay in 52242
Median gross rent–all sizes
Renter households21100% of occupied homes
No cash rent0households
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52241 | Coralville | $1,180 | $1,030 |
| 52240 | Iowa City | $1,260 | $1,114 |
| 52245 | Iowa City | $1,330 | $1,221 |
| 52246 | Iowa City | $1,200 | $1,054 |
| 52237 | Hopkinton | $970 | – |
| 52247 | Kalona | $1,030 | $828 |
Fair Market Rents across Johnson 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.