Jones County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 20,733.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$634/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
-29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$711/mo
↑ 2.2% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$919/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,212/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,217/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-31% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $601 | $634 | +$33 (+5.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $696 | $711 | +$15 (+2.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $877 | $919 | +$42 (+4.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,158 | $1,212 | +$54 (+4.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,163 | $1,217 | +$54 (+4.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,440
$2,370/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,760
$3,063/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Grundy County
1 BR: $801/mo
Emmet County
1 BR: $771/mo
Sac County
1 BR: $791/mo
Story County
1 BR: $1,026/mo
Mitchell County
1 BR: $774/mo
Woodbury County
1 BR: $925/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.