Lee County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 33,442.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$663/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$733/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$962/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,270/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,330/mo
↑ 8.9% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $632 | $663 | +$31 (+4.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $702 | $733 | +$31 (+4.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $921 | $962 | +$41 (+4.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,216 | $1,270 | +$54 (+4.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,221 | $1,330 | +$109 (+8.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,320
$2,443/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,480
$3,207/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Plymouth County
1 BR: $772/mo
Black Hawk County
1 BR: $801/mo
Woodbury County
1 BR: $925/mo
Clayton County
1 BR: $700/mo
Henry County
1 BR: $716/mo
Taylor County
1 BR: $700/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.