Buena Vista County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 20,687.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$765/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$770/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,010/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,240/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,337/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $722 | $765 | +$43 (+6.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $727 | $770 | +$43 (+5.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $954 | $1,010 | +$56 (+5.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,169 | $1,240 | +$71 (+6.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,265 | $1,337 | +$72 (+5.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,800
$2,567/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,400
$3,367/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Polk County
1 BR: $1,109/mo
Benton County
1 BR: $729/mo
Pocahontas County
1 BR: $700/mo
Audubon County
1 BR: $838/mo
Scott County
1 BR: $928/mo
Fremont County
1 BR: $708/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.