Woodbury County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Population: 105,526.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$796/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$925/mo
↑ 13.1% YoY
-4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,154/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
-2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,386/mo
↑ 10.3% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,528/mo
↑ 10.5% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $715 | $796 | +$81 (+11.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $818 | $925 | +$107 (+13.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,043 | $1,154 | +$111 (+10.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,257 | $1,386 | +$129 (+10.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,383 | $1,528 | +$145 (+10.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$37,000
$3,083/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,160
$3,847/month gross
Other Counties in Iowa
Ida County
1 BR: $764/mo
Wright County
1 BR: $700/mo
Mitchell County
1 BR: $774/mo
Wapello County
1 BR: $814/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $734/mo
Louisa 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.