Lucas County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 8,666.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$724/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$743/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$975/mo
↓ 0.2% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,250/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
-18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,302/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $720 | $724 | +$4 (+0.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $745 | $743 | $-2 (-0.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $977 | $975 | $-2 (-0.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,177 | $1,250 | +$73 (+6.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,295 | $1,302 | +$7 (+0.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,720
$2,477/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,000
$3,250/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Mitchell County
1 BR: $774/mo
Jones County
1 BR: $711/mo
Boone County
1 BR: $788/mo
Dickinson County
1 BR: $831/mo
Ringgold County
1 BR: $748/mo
Harrison County
1 BR: $1,148/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.