Rent in Cedar County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$966$11,592 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $969 (+0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Cedar 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 Cedar 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 | $717 | $8,604 | $28,680 | $13.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $736 | $8,832 | $29,440 | $14.15/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $966 | $11,592 | $38,640 | $18.58/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,259 | $15,108 | $50,360 | $24.21/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,279 | $15,348 | $51,160 | $24.60/hr |
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Rent in Cedar County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Cedar County, IA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $969 for a two-bedroom, up 0.3% from $966. A one-bedroom goes from $736 to $741, a studio from $717 to $720.
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 Cedar County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $736 for a one-bedroom and $966 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,592 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 Cedar County, IA?
To keep a $966 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.58 an hour, or $38,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $736 takes $14.15 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Cedar County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $717, one bedroom $736, two $966, three $1,259 and four $1,279 a month.
Is rent affordable in Cedar County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $80,602 a year ($6,717 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $966 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: ($966 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.58 an hour.