HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Lucas County, IA?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Lucas County, Iowa, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $975 a month. Rents run from $724 for a studio up to $1,302 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 Lucas County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $724 |
| 1 Bedroom | $743 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $975 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,250 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,302 |
How does Lucas County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Iowa.
Higher rent than 70% of counties in Iowa · 31th of 99
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrison County | $1,368 |
| 1 | Pottawattamie County | $1,368 |
| 1 | Mills County | $1,368 |
| … 27 more … | ||
| 31 | Lucas County(you are here) | $975 |
| … 65 more … | ||
| 46 | Ida County | $919 |
| 46 | Humboldt County | $919 |
| 46 | Iowa County | $919 |
More data for Lucas County, Iowa
No nearby counties with Fair Market Rent data are available in our database.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Lucas County, IA for 2026?
In Lucas County, Iowa, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $975 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $724 for a studio to $1,302 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 Lucas County, IA?
A two-bedroom in Lucas County, Iowa has a Fair Market Rent of $975 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Lucas 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 Lucas County, IA?
Every ZIP code in Lucas County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Lucas County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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