Compare Fair Market Rents — FY2026

Muscatine County, IA

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Ames, IA MSA

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Bedroom Muscatine County, IA Ames, IA MSA
Studio $795 $972
1-Bedroom $858 $1,026
2-Bedroom $1,071 $1,153
3-Bedroom $1,374 $1,601
4-Bedroom $1,605 $1,934

Income Limits & Affordability

Metric Muscatine County, IA Ames, IA MSA
Area Median Income (4p) $92,100 $122,400
50% AMI Limit (4p) $47,050 $61,200
Income needed for 2BR FMR (30% rule) $42,840 $46,120
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