Rent in Poweshiek County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$988$11,856 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,014 (+2.6%)How much rent can you afford in Poweshiek 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 Poweshiek 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 | $733 | $8,796 | $29,320 | $14.10/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $853 | $10,236 | $34,120 | $16.40/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $988 | $11,856 | $39,520 | $19.00/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,303 | $15,636 | $52,120 | $25.06/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,308 | $15,696 | $52,320 | $25.15/hr |
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Rent in Poweshiek County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Poweshiek County, IA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,014 for a two-bedroom, up 2.6% from $988. A one-bedroom goes from $853 to $854, a studio from $733 to $729.
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 Poweshiek County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $853 for a one-bedroom and $988 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,856 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 Poweshiek County, IA?
To keep a $988 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.00 an hour, or $39,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $853 takes $16.40 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Poweshiek County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $733, one bedroom $853, two $988, three $1,303 and four $1,308 a month.
Is rent affordable in Poweshiek County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $67,391 a year ($5,616 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $988 takes 17.6% 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: ($988 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.00 an hour.