Wapello County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 35,292.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$793/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$814/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,068/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,354/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,468/mo
↑ 0.1% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $750 | $793 | +$43 (+5.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $776 | $814 | +$38 (+4.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,018 | $1,068 | +$50 (+4.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,271 | $1,354 | +$83 (+6.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,467 | $1,468 | +$1 (+0.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,560
$2,713/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,720
$3,560/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Marion County
1 BR: $808/mo
Van Buren County
1 BR: $713/mo
Linn County
1 BR: $816/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $736/mo
Mitchell County
1 BR: $774/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $838/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.