County FMR · HUD FY2026
Jasper County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Jasper County, IA - 18% below the US average.
- $789
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,008
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +11.0%
- YoY change
- -18%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Jasper is the 26th most expensive of 99 counties in Iowa by 2-bedroom FMR; rent here has climbed 11.0% since FY 2025, a sharp move relative to most counties.
- #26
- most expensive of 99 in Iowa (2BR)
- +0%
- vs the state average
- $31,560
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- +11.0%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.6%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (33.3%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Jasper County, IA. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Jasper County, Iowa is $789 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,008/mo and a studio is $784/mo. This is 18% lower than the national average of $959 and 0% above the Iowa average of $788.
Rent increased11.0% from FY 2025 ($711), outpacing inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $31,560/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 37,808. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+2.6%, Census ACS). That's in line with Iowa's statewide growth of +2.0% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Jasper County
The Jasper County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Iowa's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Compared to the rest of the country, a 1-bedroom here is 18% below the US average of $959 and 0% higher than the Iowa state average of $788. Year-over-year, the 1-bedroom FMR moved from$711 in FY 2025 to $789 in FY 2026 - a change of +11.0%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $789, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $31,560 per year (about $2,630/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,008 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 37,808 and a county median household income of $70,128, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $707 | $784 | +$77 (+10.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $789 | +$78 (+11.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $920 | $1,008 | +$88 (+9.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,265 | $1,348 | +$83 (+6.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,293 | $1,372 | +$79 (+6.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Jasper County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Jasper County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Jasper sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,008 higher than 47% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Jasper compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Iowa counties
- Polk
Polk County
$1,109 1BR FMR / mo
- Johnson
Johnson County
$961 1BR FMR / mo
- Scott
Scott County
$928 1BR FMR / mo
- Woodbury
Woodbury County
$925 1BR FMR / mo
- Linn
Linn County
$816 1BR FMR / mo
- Black Hawk
Black Hawk County
$801 1BR FMR / mo
- Jasper
Jasper County
$789 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Jasper is highlighted. Nearby Iowa counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Polk County ($1,109), Johnson County ($961), Scott County ($928), Woodbury County ($925), Linn County ($816), Black Hawk County ($801), Jasper County (this county) ($789).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $789/mo compares to Iowa salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | IA Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $109,850 | 8.6% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $80,620 | 11.7% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $76,960 | 12.3% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $74,290 | 12.7% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $73,900 | 12.8% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $62,880 | 15.1% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $55,540 | 17% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $55,080 | 17.2% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $53,280 | 17.8% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $44,990 | 21% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $41,380 | 22.9% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $36,130 | 26.2% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $30,030 | 31.5% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $28,500 | 33.2% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $28,400 | 33.3% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Jasper County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Jasper (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 42.9% overall, from $552 to $789. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 11.0% (FY 2026).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑11.0% | $784 | $789 | $1,008 |
| FY 2025 ↑8.4% | $707 | $711 | $920 |
| FY 2024 ↑3.5% | $652 | $656 | $862 |
| FY 2023 ↑10.3% | $616 | $634 | $835 |
| FY 2022 ↓1.4% | $533 | $575 | $757 |
| FY 2021 ↑5.6% | $558 | $583 | $768 |
| FY 2020 | $512 | $552 | $727 |
Part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Metro Area
Jasper County is a outlying county of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan statistical area, alongside 5 other metro-area counties.
Jasper County ranks #6 of 6 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Polk County ($1,109), Dallas County ($1,109), Warren County ($1,109), Madison County ($1,109), Guthrie County ($1,109), Jasper County (this county) ($789).
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What this means for renters
Treat Jasper's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $789 implies about $31,560/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Jasper can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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