Rent in Johnson County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,141$13,692 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,180 (+3.4%)How much rent can you afford in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 | $880 | $10,560 | $35,200 | $16.92/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $961 | $11,532 | $38,440 | $18.48/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,141 | $13,692 | $45,640 | $21.94/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,587 | $19,044 | $63,480 | $30.52/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,914 | $22,968 | $76,560 | $36.81/hr |
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Rent in Johnson County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Johnson County, IA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,180 for a two-bedroom, up 3.4% from $1,141. A one-bedroom goes from $961 to $1,002, a studio from $880 to $942.
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 Johnson County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $961 for a one-bedroom and $1,141 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,692 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 Johnson County, IA?
To keep a $1,141 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.94 an hour, or $45,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $961 takes $18.48 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Johnson County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $880, one bedroom $961, two $1,141, three $1,587 and four $1,914 a month.
Is rent affordable in Johnson County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $74,935 a year ($6,245 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,141 takes 18.3% 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: ($1,141 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.94 an hour.