Rent in Adams County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$933$11,196 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $943 (+1.1%)How much rent can you afford in Adams County, IA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Adams County, IA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $692 | $8,304 | $27,680 | $13.31/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $711 | $8,532 | $28,440 | $13.67/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $933 | $11,196 | $37,320 | $17.94/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,217 | $14,604 | $48,680 | $23.40/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,235 | $14,820 | $49,400 | $23.75/hr |
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Rent in Adams County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Adams County, IA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $943 for a two-bedroom, up 1.1% from $933. A one-bedroom goes from $711 to $721, a studio from $692 to $700.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Adams County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $711 for a one-bedroom and $933 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,196 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Adams County, IA?
To keep a $933 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.94 an hour, or $37,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $711 takes $13.67 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Adams County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $692, one bedroom $711, two $933, three $1,217 and four $1,235 a month.
Is rent affordable in Adams County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $71,875 a year ($5,990 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $933 takes 15.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($933 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.94 an hour.