How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fort Dodge, IA?
In Fort Dodge, IA, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $806 (±$41) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A one-bedroom home rents for a median of $605 (±$106).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $1,053 (±$221).
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Webster County, IA is $927.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio
- $529 (±$313)
- 1 bedroom
- $605 (±$106)
- 2 bedrooms
- $806 (±$41)
- 3 bedrooms
- $1,053 (±$221)
Rent by bedroom count in Fort Dodge
| Fort Dodge | Webster County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $529 (±$313) | $491 (±$203) | $799 (±$28) | $1,248 |
| 1 bedroom | $605 (±$106) | $593 (±$88) | $770 (±$8) | $1,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $806 (±$41) | $816 (±$42) | $989 (±$6) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,053 (±$221) | $964 (±$75) | $1,201 (±$19) | $1,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,415 (±$648) | $1,351 (±$335) | $1,258 (±$45) | $1,957 |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $745 (±$716) | $875 (±$681) | $1,208 (±$82) | $2,074 |
A median for a bedroom size is published only where enough renting households of that size were surveyed; a dash means the Census Bureau did not publish one.
Census rents against HUD’s Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
| Census median, this place | HUD Fair Market Rent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $605 (±$106) | $709 |
| 2 bedrooms | $806 (±$41) | $927 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,053 (±$221) | $1,191 |
A Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of the gross rent of a modest rental home across the whole HUD area, set for the voucher program; the Census median is what renting households in this place reported paying.
The two answer different questions and are not expected to match.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms in places near Fort Dodge
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge | — | $806 (±$41) | — |
| Otho | 6.2 mi | $769 (±$421) | Not measurably different |
| Badger | 7.4 mi | $500 (±$188) | Lower |
| Duncombe | 9.5 mi | $625 (±$142) | Lower |
| Dakota City | 15 mi | $900 (±$457) | Not measurably different |
| Humboldt | 15 mi | $725 (±$24) | Lower |
| Gowrie | 17 mi | $625 (±$498) | Not measurably different |
| Harcourt | 17 mi | $917 (±$107) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Badger, IA ($500), Duncombe, IA ($625), Humboldt, IA ($725).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across Webster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harcourt | $917 (±$107) |
| 2 | Fort Dodge | $806 (±$41) |
| 3 | Otho | $769 (±$421) |
| 4 (tie) | Duncombe | $625 (±$142) |
| 4 (tie) | Gowrie | $625 (±$498) |
| 6 | Dayton | $517 (±$112) |
| 7 | Badger | $500 (±$188) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fort Dodge
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Fort Dodge?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Fort Dodge, IA is $605 (±$106) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Fort Dodge?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Fort Dodge, IA is $806 (±$41) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Fort Dodge?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Fort Dodge, IA is $1,053 (±$221) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Dodge city, Iowa
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Webster County, IA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Webster County, IA
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Fort Dodge city, Iowa (place:28515, in state:19).
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B25031_002E, B25031_002M, B25031_003E, B25031_003M, B25031_004E, B25031_004M, B25031_005E, B25031_005M, B25031_006E, B25031_006M, B25031_007E, B25031_007M
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