Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Marshall County vs Iowa

How do Marshall County and Iowa rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$731
Marshall County (1BR)
$788
Iowa (1BR)
−7%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Marshall County
$731/mo 1BR
Population: 40,049
State
Iowa
$788/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Marshall County is 7% cheaper than Iowa at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($731 vs $788). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Marshall County Iowa Difference
Studio $712 $738 −$26 (-4%)
1 Bedroom $731 $788 −$57 (-7%)
2 Bedroom $959 $989 −$30 (-3%)
3 Bedroom $1,265 $1,282 −$17 (-1%)
4 Bedroom $1,270 $1,420 −$150 (-11%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Marshall County is 24% below the US average. Iowa is 18% below.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).