Sioux County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 35,815.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$735/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$740/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$971/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,246/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,351/mo
↑ 9.7% YoY
-23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $703 | $735 | +$32 (+4.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $719 | $740 | +$21 (+2.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $904 | $971 | +$67 (+7.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,190 | $1,246 | +$56 (+4.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,232 | $1,351 | +$119 (+9.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,600
$2,467/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,840
$3,237/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Allamakee County
1 BR: $754/mo
Dubuque County
1 BR: $841/mo
Fremont County
1 BR: $708/mo
Hardin County
1 BR: $700/mo
Dickinson County
1 BR: $831/mo
Fayette County
1 BR: $723/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.