FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Mahaska County
Studio
$717
1BR
$722
2BR
$947
3BR
$1,135
4BR
$1,254
Mahaska County, Iowa
FIPS 19123 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Mahaska County, IA
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $717 | $8,604 |
| 1-Bedroom | $722 | $8,664 |
| 2-Bedroom | $947 | $11,364 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,135 | $13,620 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,254 | $15,048 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $947/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$37,880/yr ($3,157/mo). Area Median Income is $93,300.
At IA's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 101 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $717 | $722 | $947 | $1,135 | $1,254 |
| FY2025 | $616 | $685 | $899 | $1,083 | $1,192 |
| FY2024 | $588 | $663 | $867 | $1,048 | $1,159 |
| FY2023 | $629 | $642 | $798 | $971 | $1,072 |
| FY2022 | $577 | $581 | $747 | $923 | $1,021 |
| FY2021 | $558 | $561 | $717 | $894 | $1,002 |
| FY2020 | $508 | $533 | $702 | $880 | $964 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $93,300
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $19,800 | $22,600 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $32,950 | $37,650 | $42,350 | $47,050 | $50,850 | $54,600 |
| 80% AMI | $52,750 | $60,250 | $67,800 | $75,300 | $81,350 | $87,350 |