Rent in Buchanan County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$942$11,304 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $937 (−0.5%)How much rent can you afford in Buchanan 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 Buchanan 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 | $713 | $8,556 | $28,520 | $13.71/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $718 | $8,616 | $28,720 | $13.81/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $942 | $11,304 | $37,680 | $18.12/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,281 | $15,372 | $51,240 | $24.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,468 | $17,616 | $58,720 | $28.23/hr |
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Rent in Buchanan County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Buchanan County, IA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $937 for a two-bedroom, down 0.5% from $942. A one-bedroom goes from $718 to $716, a studio from $713 to $712.
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 Buchanan County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $718 for a one-bedroom and $942 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,304 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 Buchanan County, IA?
To keep a $942 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.12 an hour, or $37,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $718 takes $13.81 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Buchanan County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $713, one bedroom $718, two $942, three $1,281 and four $1,468 a month.
Is rent affordable in Buchanan County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $78,236 a year ($6,520 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $942 takes 14.4% 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: ($942 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.12 an hour.