Rent in Benton County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$956$11,472 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $982 (+2.7%)How much rent can you afford in Benton 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 Benton 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 | $659 | $7,908 | $26,360 | $12.67/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $729 | $8,748 | $29,160 | $14.02/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $956 | $11,472 | $38,240 | $18.38/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,209 | $14,508 | $48,360 | $23.25/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,348 | $16,176 | $53,920 | $25.92/hr |
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Rent in Benton County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Benton County, IA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $982 for a two-bedroom, up 2.7% from $956. A one-bedroom goes from $729 to $751, a studio from $659 to $684.
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 Benton County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $729 for a one-bedroom and $956 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,472 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 Benton County, IA?
To keep a $956 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.38 an hour, or $38,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $729 takes $14.02 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Benton County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $659, one bedroom $729, two $956, three $1,209 and four $1,348 a month.
Is rent affordable in Benton County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $86,962 a year ($7,247 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $956 takes 13.2% 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: ($956 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.38 an hour.