Rent in Davis County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,043$12,516 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,066 (+2.2%)How much rent can you afford in Davis 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 Davis 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 | $774 | $9,288 | $30,960 | $14.88/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $795 | $9,540 | $31,800 | $15.29/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,043 | $12,516 | $41,720 | $20.06/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,251 | $15,012 | $50,040 | $24.06/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,392 | $16,704 | $55,680 | $26.77/hr |
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Rent in Davis County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Davis County, IA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,066 for a two-bedroom, up 2.2% from $1,043. A one-bedroom goes from $795 to $815, a studio from $774 to $792.
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 Davis County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $795 for a one-bedroom and $1,043 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,516 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 Davis County, IA?
To keep a $1,043 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.06 an hour, or $41,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $795 takes $15.29 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Davis County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $774, one bedroom $795, two $1,043, three $1,251 and four $1,392 a month.
Is rent affordable in Davis County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $77,194 a year ($6,433 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,043 takes 16.2% 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: ($1,043 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.06 an hour.