Rent in Dickinson County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,091$13,092 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,091 (+0%)How much rent can you afford in Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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 | $826 | $9,912 | $33,040 | $15.88/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $831 | $9,972 | $33,240 | $15.98/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,091 | $13,092 | $43,640 | $20.98/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,314 | $15,768 | $52,560 | $25.27/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,445 | $17,340 | $57,800 | $27.79/hr |
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Rent in Dickinson County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Dickinson County, IA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,091 for a two-bedroom, up 0% from $1,091. A one-bedroom goes from $831 to $834, a studio from $826 to $829.
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 Dickinson County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $831 for a one-bedroom and $1,091 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,092 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 Dickinson County, IA?
To keep a $1,091 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.98 an hour, or $43,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $831 takes $15.98 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Dickinson County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $826, one bedroom $831, two $1,091, three $1,314 and four $1,445 a month.
Is rent affordable in Dickinson County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $75,432 a year ($6,286 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,091 takes 17.4% 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: ($1,091 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.98 an hour.