Rent by ZIP · Benton County
Rent in Watkins, IA 52354
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,070 (+2.9% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $740 | +2.7% | $684–836 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $840 | $800 | +5% | $756–924 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,070 | $1,040 | +2.9% | $963–1,177 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,360 | +3.7% | $1,269–1,551 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,530 | $1,530 | 0% | $1,377–1,683 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Benton County, 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 Benton County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $982.
What renters pay in 52354
Median gross rent–all sizes
Renter households65% of occupied homes
No cash rent6households
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52353 | Washington | $1,100 | $925 |
| 52355 | Webster | $960 | – |
| 52352 | Walker | $1,050 | $775 |
| 52356 | Wellman | $1,030 | $837 |
| 52351 | Walford | $1,410 | – |
| 52358 | West Branch | $1,160 | $947 |
Fair Market Rents across Benton 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.