Van Buren County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 7,207.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$682/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$713/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$919/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,102/mo
↓ 0.7% YoY
-28% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,510/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
-14% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $646 | $682 | +$36 (+5.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $792 | $713 | $-79 (-10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $877 | $919 | +$42 (+4.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,110 | $1,102 | $-8 (-0.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,431 | $1,510 | +$79 (+5.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,520
$2,377/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,760
$3,063/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Dallas County
1 BR: $1,109/mo
Humboldt County
1 BR: $798/mo
Delaware County
1 BR: $838/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $1,109/mo
Mitchell County
1 BR: $774/mo
Chickasaw County
1 BR: $778/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.