Benton County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Benton County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 275,693.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$659/mo
↑ 9.7% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$729/mo
↑ 9.1% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$956/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,209/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,348/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
-23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $601 | $659 | +$58 (+9.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $668 | $729 | +$61 (+9.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $877 | $956 | +$79 (+9.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,140 | $1,209 | +$69 (+6.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,284 | $1,348 | +$64 (+5.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,160
$2,430/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,240
$3,187/month gross
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.