Hamilton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 14,979.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$738/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$791/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$994/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,192/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,316/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $704 | $738 | +$34 (+4.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 | $791 | +$38 (+5.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $955 | $994 | +$39 (+4.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,151 | $1,192 | +$41 (+3.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,266 | $1,316 | +$50 (+3.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,640
$2,637/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,760
$3,313/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Clinton County
1 BR: $729/mo
Cherokee County
1 BR: $811/mo
Emmet County
1 BR: $771/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $788/mo
Palo Alto County
1 BR: $700/mo
Warren 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.