Carroll County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 20,728.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$775/mo
↑ 29.0% YoY
-13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$788/mo
↑ 8.5% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$919/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,162/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,217/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-31% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $601 | $775 | +$174 (+29.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $726 | $788 | +$62 (+8.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $877 | $919 | +$42 (+4.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,104 | $1,162 | +$58 (+5.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,163 | $1,217 | +$54 (+4.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,520
$2,627/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,760
$3,063/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Osceola County
1 BR: $700/mo
Delaware County
1 BR: $838/mo
Wapello County
1 BR: $814/mo
Palo Alto County
1 BR: $700/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $745/mo
Clayton County
1 BR: $700/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.