Buchanan County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 20,631.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$713/mo
↑ 2.3% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$718/mo
↑ 2.3% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$942/mo
↑ 2.3% YoY
-20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,281/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,468/mo
↑ 17.4% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $697 | $713 | +$16 (+2.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $702 | $718 | +$16 (+2.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $921 | $942 | +$21 (+2.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,218 | $1,281 | +$63 (+5.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,250 | $1,468 | +$218 (+17.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,720
$2,393/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,680
$3,140/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Plymouth County
1 BR: $772/mo
Winnebago County
1 BR: $731/mo
Ringgold County
1 BR: $748/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $700/mo
Butler County
1 BR: $700/mo
Pocahontas County
1 BR: $700/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.