Rent in Lucas County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$975$11,700 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $951 (−2.5%)How much rent can you afford in Lucas 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 Lucas 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 | $724 | $8,688 | $28,960 | $13.92/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $743 | $8,916 | $29,720 | $14.29/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $975 | $11,700 | $39,000 | $18.75/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,250 | $15,000 | $50,000 | $24.04/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,302 | $15,624 | $52,080 | $25.04/hr |
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Rent in Lucas County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Lucas County, IA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $951 for a two-bedroom, down 2.5% from $975. A one-bedroom goes from $743 to $727, a studio from $724 to $706.
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 Lucas County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $743 for a one-bedroom and $975 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,700 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 Lucas County, IA?
To keep a $975 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.75 an hour, or $39,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $743 takes $14.29 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lucas County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $724, one bedroom $743, two $975, three $1,250 and four $1,302 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lucas County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $61,793 a year ($5,149 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $975 takes 18.9% 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: ($975 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.75 an hour.