How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Oelwein, IA?
In Oelwein, IA, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $904 (±$222) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A one-bedroom home rents for a median of $589 (±$309).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $1,131 (±$191).
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Fayette County, IA is $940.
Figures last updated on .
- 1 bedroom
- $589 (±$309)
- 2 bedrooms
- $904 (±$222)
- 3 bedrooms
- $1,131 (±$191)
- 4 bedrooms
- $1,356 (±$54)
Rent by bedroom count in Oelwein
| Oelwein | Fayette County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $589 (±$309) | $590 (±$87) | $770 (±$8) | $1,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $904 (±$222) | $916 (±$61) | $989 (±$6) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,131 (±$191) | $1,115 (±$161) | $1,201 (±$19) | $1,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,356 (±$54) | $1,041 (±$175) | $1,258 (±$45) | $1,957 |
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 | $589 (±$309) | $719 |
| 2 bedrooms | $904 (±$222) | $940 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,131 (±$191) | $1,240 |
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 Oelwein
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oelwein | — | $904 (±$222) | — |
| Hazleton | 3.7 mi | $832 (±$104) | Not measurably different |
| Fairbank | 7.2 mi | $689 (±$134) | Not measurably different |
| Fayette | 13 mi | $860 (±$78) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington | 13 mi | $600 (±$33) | Lower |
| Dunkerton | 14 mi | $733 (±$92) | Not measurably different |
| Independence | 14 mi | $860 (±$37) | Not measurably different |
| Lamont | 15 mi | $950 (±$650) | Not measurably different |
| Sumner | 15 mi | $943 (±$197) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arlington, IA ($600).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Union | $934 (±$42) |
| 2 | Oelwein | $904 (±$222) |
| 3 | Fayette | $860 (±$78) |
| 4 | Arlington | $600 (±$33) |
| 5 | Hawkeye | $588 (±$102) |
| 6 | Wadena | $550 (±$76) |
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 Oelwein
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Oelwein?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Oelwein, IA is $589 (±$309) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Oelwein?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Oelwein, IA is $904 (±$222) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Oelwein?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Oelwein, IA is $1,131 (±$191) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oelwein city, Iowa
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Fayette County, IA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Fayette 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 Oelwein city, Iowa (place:58620, 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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