Sac County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 9,778.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$786/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$791/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$919/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,226/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,231/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
-30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $739 | $786 | +$47 (+6.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $744 | $791 | +$47 (+6.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $877 | $919 | +$42 (+4.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,161 | $1,226 | +$65 (+5.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,165 | $1,231 | +$66 (+5.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,640
$2,637/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,760
$3,063/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Hardin County
1 BR: $700/mo
Hamilton County
1 BR: $791/mo
Keokuk County
1 BR: $764/mo
Delaware County
1 BR: $838/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $826/mo
Union 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.