Rent in Marshall County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$959$11,508 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $940 (−2%)How much rent can you afford in Marshall 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 Marshall 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 | $712 | $8,544 | $28,480 | $13.69/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $731 | $8,772 | $29,240 | $14.06/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $959 | $11,508 | $38,360 | $18.44/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,265 | $15,180 | $50,600 | $24.33/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,270 | $15,240 | $50,800 | $24.42/hr |
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Rent in Marshall County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Marshall County, IA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $940 for a two-bedroom, down 2% from $959. A one-bedroom goes from $731 to $719, a studio from $712 to $698.
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 Marshall County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $731 for a one-bedroom and $959 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,508 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 Marshall County, IA?
To keep a $959 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.44 an hour, or $38,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $731 takes $14.06 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Marshall County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $712, one bedroom $731, two $959, three $1,265 and four $1,270 a month.
Is rent affordable in Marshall County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $73,315 a year ($6,110 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $959 takes 15.7% 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: ($959 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.44 an hour.