Plymouth County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 25,621.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$767/mo
↑ 14.1% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$772/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$980/mo
↑ 8.9% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,287/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,366/mo
↑ 8.4% YoY
-22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $672 | $767 | +$95 (+14.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $730 | $772 | +$42 (+5.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $900 | $980 | +$80 (+8.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,227 | $1,287 | +$60 (+4.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,260 | $1,366 | +$106 (+8.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,880
$2,573/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,200
$3,267/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Jefferson County
1 BR: $826/mo
Poweshiek County
1 BR: $853/mo
Union County
1 BR: $700/mo
Woodbury County
1 BR: $925/mo
Mahaska County
1 BR: $722/mo
Sac County
1 BR: $791/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.