Clinton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 46,488.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$659/mo
↓ 2.1% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$729/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$956/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,184/mo
↑ 2.2% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,507/mo
↑ 8.4% YoY
-14% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $673 | $659 | $-14 (-2.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $723 | $729 | +$6 (+0.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $948 | $956 | +$8 (+0.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,158 | $1,184 | +$26 (+2.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,390 | $1,507 | +$117 (+8.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,160
$2,430/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,240
$3,187/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Hardin County
1 BR: $700/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $734/mo
Benton County
1 BR: $729/mo
Floyd County
1 BR: $700/mo
Union County
1 BR: $700/mo
Scott County
1 BR: $928/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.