HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Buena Vista County, IA?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Buena Vista County, Iowa, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,010 a month. Rents run from $765 for a studio up to $1,337 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Buena Vista County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $765 |
| 1 Bedroom | $770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,010 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,240 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,337 |
How does Buena Vista County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Iowa.
Higher rent than 76% of counties in Iowa · 25th of 99
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrison County | $1,368 |
| 1 | Pottawattamie County | $1,368 |
| 1 | Mills County | $1,368 |
| … 21 more … | ||
| 25 | Buena Vista County(you are here) | $1,010 |
| … 71 more … | ||
| 46 | Ida County | $919 |
| 46 | Humboldt County | $919 |
| 46 | Iowa County | $919 |
More data for Buena Vista County, Iowa
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Buena Vista County, IA for 2026?
In Buena Vista County, Iowa, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,010 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $765 for a studio to $1,337 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Buena Vista County, IA?
A two-bedroom in Buena Vista County, Iowa has a Fair Market Rent of $1,010 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Buena Vista County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Buena Vista County, IA?
Every ZIP code in Buena Vista County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Buena Vista County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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