Johnson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 153,360.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$880/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$961/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
+0% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,141/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
-3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,587/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
+4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,914/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
+9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $816 | $880 | +$64 (+7.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $921 | $961 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,105 | $1,141 | +$36 (+3.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,548 | $1,587 | +$39 (+2.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,856 | $1,914 | +$58 (+3.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,440
$3,203/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,640
$3,803/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Buchanan County
1 BR: $718/mo
Dubuque County
1 BR: $841/mo
Jasper County
1 BR: $789/mo
Iowa County
1 BR: $709/mo
Buena Vista County
1 BR: $770/mo
Hardin 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.