Des Moines County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 38,824.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$733/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$810/mo
↓ 0.9% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,063/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,369/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
-10% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,426/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
-19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $735 | $733 | $-2 (-0.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $817 | $810 | $-7 (-0.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,072 | $1,063 | $-9 (-0.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,324 | $1,369 | +$45 (+3.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,421 | $1,426 | +$5 (+0.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,400
$2,700/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,520
$3,543/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Franklin County
1 BR: $700/mo
Union County
1 BR: $700/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $808/mo
Adair County
1 BR: $706/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $1,109/mo
Lucas County
1 BR: $743/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.