Black Hawk County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 131,041.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$725/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$801/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,051/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
-11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,357/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,763/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
+0% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $684 | $725 | +$41 (+6.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $760 | $801 | +$41 (+5.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $997 | $1,051 | +$54 (+5.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,301 | $1,357 | +$56 (+4.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,674 | $1,763 | +$89 (+5.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,040
$2,670/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,040
$3,503/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Dubuque County
1 BR: $841/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $734/mo
Pocahontas County
1 BR: $700/mo
Muscatine County
1 BR: $858/mo
Lucas County
1 BR: $743/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $808/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.