Rent in Grundy County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,051$12,612 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,096 (+4.3%)How much rent can you afford in Grundy 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 Grundy 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 | $725 | $8,700 | $29,000 | $13.94/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $801 | $9,612 | $32,040 | $15.40/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,051 | $12,612 | $42,040 | $20.21/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,357 | $16,284 | $54,280 | $26.10/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,763 | $21,156 | $70,520 | $33.90/hr |
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Rent in Grundy County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Grundy County, IA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,096 for a two-bedroom, up 4.3% from $1,051. A one-bedroom goes from $801 to $838, a studio from $725 to $763.
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 Grundy County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $801 for a one-bedroom and $1,051 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,612 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 Grundy County, IA?
To keep a $1,051 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.21 an hour, or $42,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $801 takes $15.40 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Grundy County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $725, one bedroom $801, two $1,051, three $1,357 and four $1,763 a month.
Is rent affordable in Grundy County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $87,205 a year ($7,267 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,051 takes 14.5% 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: ($1,051 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.21 an hour.