Marion County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 33,487.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$701/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$808/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,016/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,218/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,356/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $669 | $701 | +$32 (+4.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $769 | $808 | +$39 (+5.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $976 | $1,016 | +$40 (+4.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,176 | $1,218 | +$42 (+3.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,294 | $1,356 | +$62 (+4.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,320
$2,693/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,640
$3,387/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Clinton County
1 BR: $729/mo
Cerro Gordo County
1 BR: $750/mo
Muscatine County
1 BR: $858/mo
Pottawattamie County
1 BR: $1,148/mo
Cherokee County
1 BR: $811/mo
Poweshiek County
1 BR: $853/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.