Dickinson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 17,692.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$826/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
-8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$831/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
-13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,091/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,314/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,445/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $826 | +$26 (+3.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $806 | $831 | +$25 (+3.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,057 | $1,091 | +$34 (+3.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,273 | $1,314 | +$41 (+3.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,401 | $1,445 | +$44 (+3.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,240
$2,770/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,640
$3,637/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Montgomery County
1 BR: $838/mo
Jones County
1 BR: $711/mo
Tama County
1 BR: $717/mo
Poweshiek County
1 BR: $853/mo
Ida County
1 BR: $764/mo
Story County
1 BR: $1,026/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.