Story County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 98,573.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$972/mo
↑ 11.1% YoY
+9% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,026/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
+7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,153/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
-2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,601/mo
↑ 8.5% YoY
+5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,934/mo
↑ 9.1% YoY
+10% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $875 | $972 | +$97 (+11.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $951 | $1,026 | +$75 (+7.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,056 | $1,153 | +$97 (+9.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,476 | $1,601 | +$125 (+8.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,773 | $1,934 | +$161 (+9.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$41,040
$3,420/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,120
$3,843/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Wright County
1 BR: $700/mo
O'Brien County
1 BR: $700/mo
Ringgold County
1 BR: $748/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $826/mo
Dubuque County
1 BR: $841/mo
Woodbury County
1 BR: $925/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.