How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fort Madison, IA?
In Fort Madison, IA, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $853 (±$49) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A one-bedroom home rents for a median of $381 (±$116).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $1,563 (±$796).
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Lee County, IA is $976.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio
- $3,500 or more
- 1 bedroom
- $381 (±$116)
- 2 bedrooms
- $853 (±$49)
- 3 bedrooms
- $1,563 (±$796)
Rent by bedroom count in Fort Madison
| Fort Madison | Lee County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,500 or more | $631 (±$128) | $799 (±$28) | $1,248 |
| 1 bedroom | $381 (±$116) | $436 (±$113) | $770 (±$8) | $1,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $853 (±$49) | $847 (±$30) | $989 (±$6) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,563 (±$796) | $1,108 (±$100) | $1,201 (±$19) | $1,584 |
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 | $381 (±$116) | $746 |
| 2 bedrooms | $853 (±$49) | $976 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,563 (±$796) | $1,295 |
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 Madison
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Madison | — | $853 (±$49) | — |
| Montrose | 7.6 mi | $436 (±$339) | Lower |
| West Point | 8.5 mi | $795 (±$124) | Not measurably different |
| Dallas City Township | 9.4 mi | $807 (±$726) | Not measurably different |
| Dallas City | 9.6 mi | $831 (±$256) | Not measurably different |
| Donnellson | 12 mi | $641 (±$103) | Lower |
| Montebello Township | 14 mi | $1,012 (±$156) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Montrose, IA ($436), Donnellson, IA ($641).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Madison | $853 (±$49) |
| 2 | Keokuk | $852 (±$46) |
| 3 | West Point | $795 (±$124) |
| 4 | Donnellson | $641 (±$103) |
| 5 | Montrose | $436 (±$339) |
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 Madison
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Fort Madison?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Fort Madison, IA is $381 (±$116) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Fort Madison?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Fort Madison, IA is $853 (±$49) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Fort Madison?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Fort Madison, IA is $1,563 (±$796) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Madison city, Iowa
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Lee County, IA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lee 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 Madison city, Iowa (place:28605, 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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