Rent in Mahaska County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$947$11,364 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $946 (−0.1%)How much rent can you afford in Mahaska 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 Mahaska 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 | $717 | $8,604 | $28,680 | $13.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $722 | $8,664 | $28,880 | $13.88/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $947 | $11,364 | $37,880 | $18.21/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,135 | $13,620 | $45,400 | $21.83/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,254 | $15,048 | $50,160 | $24.12/hr |
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Rent in Mahaska County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Mahaska County, IA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $946 for a two-bedroom, down 0.1% from $947. A one-bedroom goes from $722 to $723, a studio from $717 to $718.
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 Mahaska County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $722 for a one-bedroom and $947 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,364 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 Mahaska County, IA?
To keep a $947 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.21 an hour, or $37,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $722 takes $13.88 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Mahaska County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $717, one bedroom $722, two $947, three $1,135 and four $1,254 a month.
Is rent affordable in Mahaska County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $70,940 a year ($5,912 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $947 takes 16% 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: ($947 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.21 an hour.