How many renters live in New London, Iowa?
The City of New London has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 20.56 percent of the population living in New London.
What is the rental market like in New London, Iowa?
There are an estimated housing units in the New London area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in New London, Iowa, there are 1.05 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in New London?
The rental vacancy rate in New London is 4 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in New London for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in New London
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 47 | 164 | 27 | 20 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in New London
A large number of apartments in New London have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in New London
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $641 to $1,293. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $641 |
| One BR | $682 |
| Two BR | $877 |
| Three BR | $1,214 |
| Four BR | $1,293 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in New London, Iowa
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in New London?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| One BR | 29 | 62 percent |
| Two BR | 125 | 76 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in New London, Iowa
How many affordable rental units are in New London?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in New London, Iowa including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in New London, Iowa
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in New London, Iowa
New London features 28 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in New London, Iowa
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in New London.
Housing Choice Vouchers in New London, Iowa
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay New London landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in New London.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in New London, Iowa for a two-bedroom apartment is between $789 and $965.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.