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View 2026 Section 8 rent amounts, estimated payment standard ranges, and local median rent comparisons by ZIP code in Ames, IA.
ZIP codes covered
26
2 bedroom rent range
$960 - $1,310
3 bedroom rent range
$1,330 - $1,820
Median rent ZIPs
20
The table below shows 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for each zip code in Ames, IA. Local housing authorities use FMR data when setting Section 8 payment standards, but actual payment standards are set locally and may differ from the FMR.
| Zip Code | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed | 4 Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50010 | $970 | $1020 | $1150 | $1600 | $1930 |
| 50011 | $970 | $1020 | $1150 | $1600 | $1930 |
| 50012 | $1070 | $1130 | $1270 | $1770 | $2130 |
| 50013 | $1090 | $1150 | $1300 | $1800 | $2170 |
| 50014 | $1100 | $1160 | $1310 | $1820 | $2190 |
| 50046 | $1020 | $1080 | $1220 | $1690 | $1990 |
| 50055 | $820 | $860 | $1010 | $1380 | $1600 |
| 50056 | $950 | $1010 | $1130 | $1570 | $1900 |
| 50105 | $890 | $930 | $1050 | $1460 | $1760 |
| 50122 | $790 | $860 | $960 | $1330 | $1600 |
| 50124 | $1100 | $1160 | $1300 | $1810 | $2180 |
| 50134 | $890 | $930 | $1070 | $1490 | $1760 |
| 50154 | $790 | $860 | $960 | $1330 | $1600 |
| 50156 | $790 | $800 | $1020 | $1420 | $1480 |
| 50161 | $810 | $860 | $980 | $1350 | $1570 |
| 50201 | $840 | $890 | $1000 | $1390 | $1680 |
| 50206 | $790 | $860 | $960 | $1330 | $1600 |
| 50226 | $830 | $870 | $1030 | $1400 | $1440 |
| 50230 | $790 | $860 | $960 | $1330 | $1600 |
| 50236 | $910 | $960 | $1080 | $1500 | $1810 |
| 50239 | $800 | $860 | $1010 | $1370 | $1600 |
| 50243 | $1050 | $1100 | $1280 | $1760 | $1940 |
| 50244 | $820 | $860 | $980 | $1360 | $1600 |
| 50247 | $790 | $860 | $960 | $1330 | $1600 |
| 50248 | $870 | $920 | $1040 | $1430 | $1720 |
| 50278 | $950 | $1010 | $1130 | $1570 | $1900 |
Zip Code:
50010
Studio Rent:
$970
1 Bedroom Rent:
$1020
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1150
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1600
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1930
Zip Code:
50011
Studio Rent:
$970
1 Bedroom Rent:
$1020
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1150
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1600
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1930
Zip Code:
50012
Studio Rent:
$1070
1 Bedroom Rent:
$1130
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1270
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1770
4 Bedroom Rent:
$2130
Zip Code:
50013
Studio Rent:
$1090
1 Bedroom Rent:
$1150
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1300
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1800
4 Bedroom Rent:
$2170
Zip Code:
50014
Studio Rent:
$1100
1 Bedroom Rent:
$1160
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1310
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1820
4 Bedroom Rent:
$2190
Zip Code:
50046
Studio Rent:
$1020
1 Bedroom Rent:
$1080
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1220
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1690
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1990
Zip Code:
50055
Studio Rent:
$820
1 Bedroom Rent:
$860
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1010
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1380
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1600
Zip Code:
50056
Studio Rent:
$950
1 Bedroom Rent:
$1010
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1130
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1570
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1900
Zip Code:
50105
Studio Rent:
$890
1 Bedroom Rent:
$930
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1050
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1460
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1760
Zip Code:
50122
Studio Rent:
$790
1 Bedroom Rent:
$860
2 Bedroom Rent:
$960
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1330
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1600
Zip Code:
50124
Studio Rent:
$1100
1 Bedroom Rent:
$1160
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1300
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1810
4 Bedroom Rent:
$2180
Zip Code:
50134
Studio Rent:
$890
1 Bedroom Rent:
$930
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1070
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1490
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1760
Zip Code:
50154
Studio Rent:
$790
1 Bedroom Rent:
$860
2 Bedroom Rent:
$960
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1330
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1600
Zip Code:
50156
Studio Rent:
$790
1 Bedroom Rent:
$800
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1020
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1420
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1480
Zip Code:
50161
Studio Rent:
$810
1 Bedroom Rent:
$860
2 Bedroom Rent:
$980
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1350
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1570
Zip Code:
50201
Studio Rent:
$840
1 Bedroom Rent:
$890
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1000
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1390
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1680
Zip Code:
50206
Studio Rent:
$790
1 Bedroom Rent:
$860
2 Bedroom Rent:
$960
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1330
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1600
Zip Code:
50226
Studio Rent:
$830
1 Bedroom Rent:
$870
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1030
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1400
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1440
Zip Code:
50230
Studio Rent:
$790
1 Bedroom Rent:
$860
2 Bedroom Rent:
$960
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1330
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1600
Zip Code:
50236
Studio Rent:
$910
1 Bedroom Rent:
$960
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1080
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1500
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1810
Zip Code:
50239
Studio Rent:
$800
1 Bedroom Rent:
$860
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1010
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1370
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1600
Zip Code:
50243
Studio Rent:
$1050
1 Bedroom Rent:
$1100
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1280
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1760
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1940
Zip Code:
50244
Studio Rent:
$820
1 Bedroom Rent:
$860
2 Bedroom Rent:
$980
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1360
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1600
Zip Code:
50247
Studio Rent:
$790
1 Bedroom Rent:
$860
2 Bedroom Rent:
$960
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1330
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1600
Zip Code:
50248
Studio Rent:
$870
1 Bedroom Rent:
$920
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1040
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1430
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1720
Zip Code:
50278
Studio Rent:
$950
1 Bedroom Rent:
$1010
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1130
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1570
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1900
Local housing authorities commonly set payment standards around 90% to 110% of HUD Fair Market Rent, with exceptions possible. The ranges below are estimates based on HUD FMR data, not official local PHA payment standards.
| Zip Code | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed | 4 Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50010 | $873 - $1,067 | $918 - $1,122 | $1,035 - $1,265 | $1,440 - $1,760 | $1,737 - $2,123 |
| 50011 | $873 - $1,067 | $918 - $1,122 | $1,035 - $1,265 | $1,440 - $1,760 | $1,737 - $2,123 |
| 50012 | $963 - $1,177 | $1,017 - $1,243 | $1,143 - $1,397 | $1,593 - $1,947 | $1,917 - $2,343 |
| 50013 | $981 - $1,199 | $1,035 - $1,265 | $1,170 - $1,430 | $1,620 - $1,980 | $1,953 - $2,387 |
| 50014 | $990 - $1,210 | $1,044 - $1,276 | $1,179 - $1,441 | $1,638 - $2,002 | $1,971 - $2,409 |
| 50046 | $918 - $1,122 | $972 - $1,188 | $1,098 - $1,342 | $1,521 - $1,859 | $1,791 - $2,189 |
| 50055 | $738 - $902 | $774 - $946 | $909 - $1,111 | $1,242 - $1,518 | $1,440 - $1,760 |
| 50056 | $855 - $1,045 | $909 - $1,111 | $1,017 - $1,243 | $1,413 - $1,727 | $1,710 - $2,090 |
| 50105 | $801 - $979 | $837 - $1,023 | $945 - $1,155 | $1,314 - $1,606 | $1,584 - $1,936 |
| 50122 | $711 - $869 | $774 - $946 | $864 - $1,056 | $1,197 - $1,463 | $1,440 - $1,760 |
| 50124 | $990 - $1,210 | $1,044 - $1,276 | $1,170 - $1,430 | $1,629 - $1,991 | $1,962 - $2,398 |
| 50134 | $801 - $979 | $837 - $1,023 | $963 - $1,177 | $1,341 - $1,639 | $1,584 - $1,936 |
| 50154 | $711 - $869 | $774 - $946 | $864 - $1,056 | $1,197 - $1,463 | $1,440 - $1,760 |
| 50156 | $711 - $869 | $720 - $880 | $918 - $1,122 | $1,278 - $1,562 | $1,332 - $1,628 |
| 50161 | $729 - $891 | $774 - $946 | $882 - $1,078 | $1,215 - $1,485 | $1,413 - $1,727 |
| 50201 | $756 - $924 | $801 - $979 | $900 - $1,100 | $1,251 - $1,529 | $1,512 - $1,848 |
| 50206 | $711 - $869 | $774 - $946 | $864 - $1,056 | $1,197 - $1,463 | $1,440 - $1,760 |
| 50226 | $747 - $913 | $783 - $957 | $927 - $1,133 | $1,260 - $1,540 | $1,296 - $1,584 |
| 50230 | $711 - $869 | $774 - $946 | $864 - $1,056 | $1,197 - $1,463 | $1,440 - $1,760 |
| 50236 | $819 - $1,001 | $864 - $1,056 | $972 - $1,188 | $1,350 - $1,650 | $1,629 - $1,991 |
| 50239 | $720 - $880 | $774 - $946 | $909 - $1,111 | $1,233 - $1,507 | $1,440 - $1,760 |
| 50243 | $945 - $1,155 | $990 - $1,210 | $1,152 - $1,408 | $1,584 - $1,936 | $1,746 - $2,134 |
| 50244 | $738 - $902 | $774 - $946 | $882 - $1,078 | $1,224 - $1,496 | $1,440 - $1,760 |
| 50247 | $711 - $869 | $774 - $946 | $864 - $1,056 | $1,197 - $1,463 | $1,440 - $1,760 |
| 50248 | $783 - $957 | $828 - $1,012 | $936 - $1,144 | $1,287 - $1,573 | $1,548 - $1,892 |
| 50278 | $855 - $1,045 | $909 - $1,111 | $1,017 - $1,243 | $1,413 - $1,727 | $1,710 - $2,090 |
This comparison uses Census ACS 2024 5-year median gross rent data by ZIP Code Tabulation Area. The table defaults to 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units because those are the most common investor and landlord comparisons.
| Zip Code | 2 Bed Section 8 | 2 Bed Median Rent | 2 Bed Difference | 3 Bed Section 8 | 3 Bed Median Rent | 3 Bed Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50010 | $1,150 | $970 | +$180 (+19%) | $1,600 | $1,265 | +$335 (+26%) |
| 50014 | $1,310 | $1,096 | +$214 (+20%) | $1,820 | $1,371 | +$449 (+33%) |
| 50046 | $1,220 | $685 | +$535 (+78%) | $1,690 | $1,143 | +$547 (+48%) |
| 50055 | $1,010 | $1,304 | -$294 (-23%) | $1,380 | $1,025 | +$355 (+35%) |
| 50056 | $1,130 | $1,014 | +$116 (+11%) | $1,570 | $1,167 | +$403 (+35%) |
| 50105 | $1,050 | $882 | +$168 (+19%) | $1,460 | N/A | N/A |
| 50122 | $960 | $725 | +$235 (+32%) | $1,330 | N/A | N/A |
| 50124 | $1,300 | $1,078 | +$222 (+21%) | $1,810 | $1,643 | +$167 (+10%) |
| 50134 | $1,070 | $951 | +$119 (+13%) | $1,490 | $1,611 | -$121 (-8%) |
| 50154 | $960 | $810 | +$150 (+19%) | $1,330 | N/A | N/A |
| 50156 | $1,020 | $858 | +$162 (+19%) | $1,420 | $1,070 | +$350 (+33%) |
| 50161 | $980 | $1,092 | -$112 (-10%) | $1,350 | N/A | N/A |
| 50201 | $1,000 | $894 | +$106 (+12%) | $1,390 | $1,337 | +$53 (+4%) |
| 50226 | $1,030 | $773 | +$257 (+33%) | $1,400 | N/A | N/A |
| 50230 | $960 | $515 | +$445 (+86%) | $1,330 | $1,094 | +$236 (+22%) |
| 50236 | $1,080 | N/A | N/A | $1,500 | $1,185 | +$315 (+27%) |
| 50244 | $980 | $939 | +$41 (+4%) | $1,360 | $598 | +$762 (+127%) |
| 50247 | $960 | $743 | +$217 (+29%) | $1,330 | $1,283 | +$47 (+4%) |
| 50248 | $1,040 | $997 | +$43 (+4%) | $1,430 | $1,568 | -$138 (-9%) |
| 50278 | $1,130 | $744 | +$386 (+52%) | $1,570 | $328 | +$1,242 (+379%) |
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