Rent in Jefferson County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,084$13,008 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,096 (+1.1%)How much rent can you afford in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 | $821 | $9,852 | $32,840 | $15.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $826 | $9,912 | $33,040 | $15.88/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,084 | $13,008 | $43,360 | $20.85/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,300 | $15,600 | $52,000 | $25.00/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,435 | $17,220 | $57,400 | $27.60/hr |
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Rent in Jefferson County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Jefferson 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 1.1% from $1,084. A one-bedroom goes from $826 to $838, a studio from $821 to $832.
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 Jefferson County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $826 for a one-bedroom and $1,084 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,008 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 Jefferson County, IA?
To keep a $1,084 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.85 an hour, or $43,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $826 takes $15.88 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Jefferson County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $821, one bedroom $826, two $1,084, three $1,300 and four $1,435 a month.
Is rent affordable in Jefferson County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $61,620 a year ($5,135 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,084 takes 21.1% 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: ($1,084 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.85 an hour.