Rent in Marion County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,016$12,192 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,021 (+0.5%)How much rent can you afford in Marion 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 Marion 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 | $701 | $8,412 | $28,040 | $13.48/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $808 | $9,696 | $32,320 | $15.54/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,016 | $12,192 | $40,640 | $19.54/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,218 | $14,616 | $48,720 | $23.42/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,356 | $16,272 | $54,240 | $26.08/hr |
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Rent in Marion County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Marion County, IA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,021 for a two-bedroom, up 0.5% from $1,016. A one-bedroom goes from $808 to $826, a studio from $701 to $711.
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 Marion County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $808 for a one-bedroom and $1,016 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,192 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 Marion County, IA?
To keep a $1,016 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.54 an hour, or $40,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $808 takes $15.54 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Marion County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $701, one bedroom $808, two $1,016, three $1,218 and four $1,356 a month.
Is rent affordable in Marion County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $78,680 a year ($6,557 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,016 takes 15.5% 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: ($1,016 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.54 an hour.