Chickasaw County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 11,957.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$682/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$778/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$919/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,278/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,293/mo
↓ 2.7% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $665 | $682 | +$17 (+2.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $722 | $778 | +$56 (+7.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $877 | $919 | +$42 (+4.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,229 | $1,278 | +$49 (+4.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,329 | $1,293 | $-36 (-2.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,120
$2,593/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,760
$3,063/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Van Buren County
1 BR: $713/mo
Sac County
1 BR: $791/mo
Kossuth County
1 BR: $700/mo
Des Moines County
1 BR: $810/mo
Cass County
1 BR: $710/mo
Shelby 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.