Tama County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 17,017.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$698/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$717/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$941/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,174/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,330/mo
↓ 0.2% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $674 | $698 | +$24 (+3.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $697 | $717 | +$20 (+2.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $915 | $941 | +$26 (+2.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,102 | $1,174 | +$72 (+6.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,332 | $1,330 | $-2 (-0.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,680
$2,390/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,640
$3,137/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Lucas County
1 BR: $743/mo
Sioux County
1 BR: $740/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $838/mo
Hamilton County
1 BR: $791/mo
Palo Alto County
1 BR: $700/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $826/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.