Rent by ZIP · Monroe County
Rent in Albia, IA 52531
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $970 (+5.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $773 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $720 | $680 | +5.9% | $648–792 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $700 | +5.7% | $666–814 | $427 ±$46 |
| 2 bedrooms | $970 | $920 | +5.4% | $873–1,067 | $937 ±$45 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,220 | +3.3% | $1,134–1,386 | $1,130 ±$268 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,330 | $1,330 | 0% | $1,197–1,463 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Monroe 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 Monroe County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $927.
What renters pay in 52531
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 | – |
| 52533 | Batavia | $1,280 | $1,095 |
| 52534 | Beacon | $930 | $593 |
| 52535 | Birmingham | $1,010 | $1,331 |
| 52536 | Blakesburg | $970 | – |
| 52537 | Bloomfield | $1,100 | $1,039 |
Fair Market Rents across Monroe 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.