Rent in Jones County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$919$11,028 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $927 (+0.9%)How much rent can you afford in Jones 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 Jones 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 | $634 | $7,608 | $25,360 | $12.19/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $711 | $8,532 | $28,440 | $13.67/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $919 | $11,028 | $36,760 | $17.67/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,212 | $14,544 | $48,480 | $23.31/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,217 | $14,604 | $48,680 | $23.40/hr |
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Rent in Jones County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Jones County, IA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $927 for a two-bedroom, up 0.9% from $919. A one-bedroom goes from $711 to $734, a studio from $634 to $646.
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 Jones County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $711 for a one-bedroom and $919 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,028 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 Jones County, IA?
To keep a $919 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.67 an hour, or $36,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $711 takes $13.67 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Jones County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $634, one bedroom $711, two $919, three $1,212 and four $1,217 a month.
Is rent affordable in Jones County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $73,531 a year ($6,128 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $919 takes 15% 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: ($919 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.67 an hour.