Fayette County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 19,519.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$682/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$723/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$919/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,210/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,439/mo
↓ 2.3% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $646 | $682 | +$36 (+5.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $684 | $723 | +$39 (+5.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $877 | $919 | +$42 (+4.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,135 | $1,210 | +$75 (+6.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,473 | $1,439 | $-34 (-2.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,920
$2,410/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,760
$3,063/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Monroe County
1 BR: $700/mo
Buchanan County
1 BR: $718/mo
Plymouth County
1 BR: $772/mo
Shelby County
1 BR: $838/mo
Winnebago County
1 BR: $731/mo
Guthrie County
1 BR: $1,109/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.