Cedar County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 18,479.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$717/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$736/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$966/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,259/mo
↑ 7.6% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,279/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $685 | $717 | +$32 (+4.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $709 | $736 | +$27 (+3.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $966 | +$36 (+3.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,170 | $1,259 | +$89 (+7.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,233 | $1,279 | +$46 (+3.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,440
$2,453/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,640
$3,220/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Monona County
1 BR: $700/mo
Page County
1 BR: $700/mo
Buchanan County
1 BR: $718/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $734/mo
Delaware County
1 BR: $838/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $745/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.