Marshall County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 40,049.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$712/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$731/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$959/mo
↑ 0.1% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,265/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,270/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $706 | $712 | +$6 (+0.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $735 | $731 | $-4 (-0.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $958 | $959 | +$1 (+0.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,265 | $1,265 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,270 | $1,270 | $0 (0.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,240
$2,437/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,360
$3,197/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Mitchell County
1 BR: $774/mo
Louisa County
1 BR: $700/mo
Allamakee County
1 BR: $754/mo
Lee County
1 BR: $733/mo
Cherokee County
1 BR: $811/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $733/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.