Cass County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 13,116.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$682/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$710/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$919/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,278/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,496/mo
↑ 6.8% YoY
-15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $646 | $682 | +$36 (+5.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $680 | $710 | +$30 (+4.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $877 | $919 | +$42 (+4.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,229 | $1,278 | +$49 (+4.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,401 | $1,496 | +$95 (+6.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,400
$2,367/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,760
$3,063/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Poweshiek County
1 BR: $853/mo
Clinton County
1 BR: $729/mo
Emmet County
1 BR: $771/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $838/mo
Tama County
1 BR: $717/mo
Palo Alto 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.