Linn County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 229,308.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$738/mo
↑ 8.4% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$816/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,071/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
-9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,490/mo
↑ 7.1% YoY
-2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,797/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
+2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $681 | $738 | +$57 (+8.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $757 | $816 | +$59 (+7.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $993 | $1,071 | +$78 (+7.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,391 | $1,490 | +$99 (+7.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,668 | $1,797 | +$129 (+7.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,640
$2,720/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,840
$3,570/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Jefferson County
1 BR: $826/mo
Louisa County
1 BR: $700/mo
Buchanan County
1 BR: $718/mo
Fremont County
1 BR: $708/mo
Guthrie County
1 BR: $1,109/mo
Ida County
1 BR: $764/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.