Mahaska County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 22,059.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$717/mo
↑ 16.4% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$722/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$947/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,135/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,254/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
-29% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $616 | $717 | +$101 (+16.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $685 | $722 | +$37 (+5.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $899 | $947 | +$48 (+5.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,083 | $1,135 | +$52 (+4.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,192 | $1,254 | +$62 (+5.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,880
$2,407/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,880
$3,157/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Webster County
1 BR: $700/mo
Clayton County
1 BR: $700/mo
Howard County
1 BR: $838/mo
Audubon County
1 BR: $838/mo
Clarke County
1 BR: $803/mo
O'Brien 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.