Muscatine County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 42,968.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$795/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$858/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,071/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,374/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-10% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,605/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $795 | +$35 (+4.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $811 | $858 | +$47 (+5.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,031 | $1,071 | +$40 (+3.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,337 | $1,374 | +$37 (+2.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,555 | $1,605 | +$50 (+3.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,320
$2,860/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,840
$3,570/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Delaware County
1 BR: $838/mo
Decatur County
1 BR: $700/mo
Webster County
1 BR: $700/mo
Warren County
1 BR: $1,109/mo
Scott County
1 BR: $928/mo
Dallas County
1 BR: $1,109/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.