Poweshiek County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 18,608.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$733/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$853/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$988/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,303/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,308/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $688 | $733 | +$45 (+6.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $840 | $853 | +$13 (+1.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $934 | $988 | +$54 (+5.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,234 | $1,303 | +$69 (+5.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,238 | $1,308 | +$70 (+5.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,120
$2,843/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,520
$3,293/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Tama County
1 BR: $717/mo
Buena Vista County
1 BR: $770/mo
Hamilton County
1 BR: $791/mo
Webster County
1 BR: $700/mo
Benton County
1 BR: $729/mo
O'Brien 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.