Hardin County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 16,861.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$682/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$700/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$919/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,208/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,347/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
-23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $646 | $682 | +$36 (+5.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $668 | $700 | +$32 (+4.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $877 | $919 | +$42 (+4.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,159 | $1,208 | +$49 (+4.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,269 | $1,347 | +$78 (+6.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,000
$2,333/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,760
$3,063/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Wright County
1 BR: $700/mo
Cedar County
1 BR: $736/mo
Audubon County
1 BR: $838/mo
Jasper County
1 BR: $789/mo
Buchanan County
1 BR: $718/mo
Kossuth 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.