Rent by ZIP · Wapello County
Rent in Ottumwa, IA 52501
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,080 (+0.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $926 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $790 | +1.3% | $720–880 | $596 ±$347 |
| 1 bedroom | $830 | $820 | +1.2% | $747–913 | $701 ±$60 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,080 | $1,070 | +0.9% | $972–1,188 | $941 ±$42 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,360 | +3.7% | $1,269–1,551 | $1,273 ±$118 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,470 | -3.4% | $1,278–1,562 | $961 ±$719 |
Small Area FMRs for the Wapello 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 Wapello County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $1,076.
What renters pay in 52501
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52530 | Agency | $1,300 | – |
| 52531 | Albia | $970 | $937 |
| 52533 | Batavia | $1,280 | $1,095 |
| 52534 | Beacon | $930 | $593 |
| 52535 | Birmingham | $1,010 | $1,331 |
| 52536 | Blakesburg | $970 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Wapello 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.