Bremer County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 25,012.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$674/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$745/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$978/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,290/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
-15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,295/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $656 | $674 | +$18 (+2.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $701 | $745 | +$44 (+6.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $920 | $978 | +$58 (+6.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,196 | $1,290 | +$94 (+7.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,220 | $1,295 | +$75 (+6.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,800
$2,483/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,120
$3,260/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Grundy County
1 BR: $801/mo
Lucas County
1 BR: $743/mo
Polk County
1 BR: $1,109/mo
Worth County
1 BR: $700/mo
Sioux County
1 BR: $740/mo
Howard County
1 BR: $838/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.