Rent in Sioux County, IA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$971$11,652 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,000 (+3%)How much rent can you afford in Sioux 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 Sioux 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 | $735 | $8,820 | $29,400 | $14.13/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $8,880 | $29,600 | $14.23/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $971 | $11,652 | $38,840 | $18.67/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,246 | $14,952 | $49,840 | $23.96/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,351 | $16,212 | $54,040 | $25.98/hr |
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Rent in Sioux County, IA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Sioux County, IA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,000 for a two-bedroom, up 3% from $971. A one-bedroom goes from $740 to $764, a studio from $735 to $741.
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 Sioux County, IA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $740 for a one-bedroom and $971 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,652 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 Sioux County, IA?
To keep a $971 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.67 an hour, or $38,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $740 takes $14.23 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Sioux County, IA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $735, one bedroom $740, two $971, three $1,246 and four $1,351 a month.
Is rent affordable in Sioux County, IA?
For the typical household, earning $86,098 a year ($7,175 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $971 takes 13.5% 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: ($971 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.67 an hour.