Rent by ZIP · Johnson County
Rent in Iowa City, IA 52246
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,200 (+3.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,057 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $960 | $900 | +6.7% | $864–1,056 | $872 ±$284 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,020 | $980 | +4.1% | $918–1,122 | $904 ±$52 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,200 | $1,160 | +3.4% | $1,080–1,320 | $1,054 ±$71 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,610 | +3.1% | $1,494–1,826 | $1,339 ±$371 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,010 | $1,950 | +3.1% | $1,809–2,211 | $1,830 ±$900 |
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 52246
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52245 | Iowa City | $1,330 | $1,221 |
| 52247 | Kalona | $1,030 | $828 |
| 52248 | Keota | $930 | $792 |
| 52249 | Keystone | $1,180 | – |
| 52242 | Iowa City | $1,230 | – |
| 52241 | Coralville | $1,180 | $1,030 |
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.