Dubuque County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 98,812.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$774/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
-13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$841/mo
↑ 10.2% YoY
-12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,077/mo
↑ 8.1% YoY
-8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,450/mo
↑ 10.3% YoY
-5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,807/mo
↑ 8.0% YoY
+3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $722 | $774 | +$52 (+7.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $763 | $841 | +$78 (+10.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $996 | $1,077 | +$81 (+8.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,315 | $1,450 | +$135 (+10.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,673 | $1,807 | +$134 (+8.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,640
$2,803/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,080
$3,590/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Crawford County
1 BR: $788/mo
Des Moines County
1 BR: $810/mo
Lucas County
1 BR: $743/mo
Lee County
1 BR: $733/mo
Fremont County
1 BR: $708/mo
Emmet County
1 BR: $771/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.