Jefferson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 15,785.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$821/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY
-8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$826/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,084/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
-8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,300/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,435/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $781 | $821 | +$40 (+5.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $787 | $826 | +$39 (+5.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,032 | $1,084 | +$52 (+5.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,243 | $1,300 | +$57 (+4.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,368 | $1,435 | +$67 (+4.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,040
$2,753/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,360
$3,613/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Dubuque County
1 BR: $841/mo
Clayton County
1 BR: $700/mo
Dallas County
1 BR: $1,109/mo
Sioux County
1 BR: $740/mo
Winneshiek County
1 BR: $700/mo
Marshall County
1 BR: $731/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.