Rent by ZIP · Jefferson County
Rent in Brighton, IA 52540
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $980 (+5.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $681 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $740 | $710 | +4.2% | $666–814 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $710 | +5.6% | $675–825 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $980 | $930 | +5.4% | $882–1,078 | $688 ±$88 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,170 | $1,130 | +3.5% | $1,053–1,287 | $676 ±$4 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,240 | +4.8% | $1,170–1,430 | $739 ±$59 |
Small Area FMRs for the Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $1,096.
What renters pay in 52540
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52542 | Cantril | $960 | – |
| 52537 | Bloomfield | $1,100 | $1,039 |
| 52543 | Cedar | $980 | – |
| 52536 | Blakesburg | $970 | – |
| 52544 | Centerville | $930 | $812 |
| 52535 | Birmingham | $1,010 | $1,331 |
Fair Market Rents across Jefferson 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.