Rent in Harrison County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,368$16,416 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,450 (+6%)How much rent can you afford in Harrison 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 Harrison 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 | $1,090 | $13,080 | $43,600 | $20.96/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,148 | $13,776 | $45,920 | $22.08/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,368 | $16,416 | $54,720 | $26.31/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,813 | $21,756 | $72,520 | $34.87/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,046 | $24,552 | $81,840 | $39.35/hr |
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Rent in Harrison County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Harrison County, IA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,450 for a two-bedroom, up 6% from $1,368. A one-bedroom goes from $1,148 to $1,219, a studio from $1,090 to $1,167.
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 Harrison County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,148 for a one-bedroom and $1,368 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,416 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 Harrison County, IA?
To keep a $1,368 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.31 an hour, or $54,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,148 takes $22.08 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Harrison County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,090, one bedroom $1,148, two $1,368, three $1,813 and four $2,046 a month.
Is rent affordable in Harrison County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $79,535 a year ($6,628 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,368 takes 20.6% 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: ($1,368 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $54,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.31 an hour.