Rent by ZIP · Mahaska County
Rent in Cedar, IA 52543
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $980 (0% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $740 | $740 | 0% | $666–814 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $740 | +1.4% | $675–825 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $980 | $980 | 0% | $882–1,078 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,190 | +1.7% | $1,089–1,331 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,300 | -0.8% | $1,161–1,419 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Mahaska County, IA. 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 Mahaska County, IA, 2 bedrooms: $946.
What renters pay in 52543
Median gross rent–all sizes
Renter households3521% of occupied homes
No cash rent35households
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52542 | Cantril | $960 | – |
| 52544 | Centerville | $930 | $812 |
| 52540 | Brighton | $980 | $688 |
| 52548 | Chillicothe | $1,080 | – |
| 52537 | Bloomfield | $1,100 | $1,039 |
| 52549 | Cincinnati | $960 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Mahaska 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.