Emmet County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 9,349.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$682/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$771/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$919/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,222/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,227/mo
↓ 7.3% YoY
-30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $646 | $682 | +$36 (+5.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $745 | $771 | +$26 (+3.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $877 | $919 | +$42 (+4.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,229 | $1,222 | $-7 (-0.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,323 | $1,227 | $-96 (-7.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,840
$2,570/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,760
$3,063/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Butler County
1 BR: $700/mo
Delaware County
1 BR: $838/mo
Audubon County
1 BR: $838/mo
Poweshiek County
1 BR: $853/mo
Louisa County
1 BR: $700/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $745/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.