Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Jasper County, Iowa
Jasper County has a HUD fair market rent of $989 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $836 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.02 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $989
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 11% less than in Iowa
- Typical rent
- $836
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 14% less than in Iowa
- Wage needed
- $19.02
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $39,560 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 47%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 7% more than in Iowa
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Jasper County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Jasper County was $940 a month in September 2026. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $782 | $15.04 | $31,280 |
| 1 bedroom | $787 | $15.13 | $31,480 |
| 2 bedrooms | $989 | $19.02 | $39,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,330 | $25.58 | $53,200 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,395 | $26.83 | $55,800 |
HUD area: Jasper County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 21 ZIP codes in Jasper County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $930 in 50153 to $1,140 in 50232. 10 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($989).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 50028 | Jasper County, IA | $810 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,370 | $1,440 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50028 | Marshall County, IA | $810 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,370 | $1,440 |
| 50054 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $790 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,340 | $1,410 |
| 50054 | Jasper County, IA | $790 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,340 | $1,410 |
| 50127 | Jasper County, IA | $810 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,370 | $1,440 |
| 50135 | Jasper County, IA | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,420 |
| 50137 | Jasper County, IA | $770 | $770 | $970 | $1,310 | $1,370 |
| 50153 | Jasper County, IA | $730 | $770 | $930 | $1,240 | $1,310 |
| 50153 | Mahaska County, IA | $730 | $770 | $930 | $1,240 | $1,310 |
| 50153 | Poweshiek County, IA | $730 | $770 | $930 | $1,240 | $1,310 |
| 50168 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $810 | $830 | $1,000 | $1,350 | $1,490 |
| 50168 | Jasper County, IA | $810 | $830 | $1,000 | $1,350 | $1,490 |
| 50170 | Jasper County, IA | $720 | $740 | $930 | $1,230 | $1,300 |
| 50170 | Marion County, IA | $720 | $740 | $930 | $1,230 | $1,300 |
| 50208 | Jasper County, IA | $790 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,340 | $1,410 |
| 50228 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $770 | $780 | $980 | $1,310 | $1,380 |
| 50228 | Jasper County, IA | $770 | $780 | $980 | $1,310 | $1,380 |
| 50228 | Marion County, IA | $770 | $780 | $980 | $1,310 | $1,380 |
| 50232 | Jasper County, IA | $900 | $910 | $1,140 | $1,530 | $1,610 |
| 50251 | Jasper County, IA | $760 | $760 | $960 | $1,290 | $1,350 |
| 50251 | Mahaska County, IA | $760 | $760 | $960 | $1,290 | $1,350 |
- 50028 · Jasper County, IA $1,020$1,370
- 50028 · Marshall County, IA $1,020$1,370
- 50054 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $1,000$1,340
- 50054 · Jasper County, IA $1,000$1,340
- 50127 · Jasper County, IA $1,020$1,370
- 50135 · Jasper County, IA $1,010$1,360
- 50137 · Jasper County, IA $970$1,310
- 50153 · Jasper County, IA $930$1,240
- 50153 · Mahaska County, IA $930$1,240
- 50153 · Poweshiek County, IA $930$1,240
- 50168 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $1,000$1,350
- 50168 · Jasper County, IA $1,000$1,350
- 50170 · Jasper County, IA $930$1,230
- 50170 · Marion County, IA $930$1,230
- 50208 · Jasper County, IA $1,000$1,340
- 50228 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $980$1,310
- 50228 · Jasper County, IA $980$1,310
- 50228 · Marion County, IA $980$1,310
- 50232 · Jasper County, IA $1,140$1,530
- 50251 · Jasper County, IA $960$1,290
- 50251 · Mahaska County, IA $960$1,290
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Jasper County, 47% of renter households are in that position; in Iowa, 44%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
47%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
4,151 households rent in Jasper County
- Spend half or more of their income 17%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 29%
- Spend less than 30% 53%
Compared with the state and the country
- Jasper 47%
- Iowa 44%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Jasper County
HUD lists 17 properties with homes for low-income households in Jasper County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 13
- HUD-assisted
- 4
685 homes in all; 625 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Linden Place HUD-assisted 1105 E 12th St S, Newton 50208 80 low-income homes · For older adults · (641) 792-3018
- Hunter's Run Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 821 S 13th Ave E, Newton 50208 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1996
- Suncrest Village HUD-assisted 1800 S 4th Ave E, Newton 50208 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (641) 792-9720
- Suncrest Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 W 4th St S, Newton 50208 59 homes, 58 low-income · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
- Woodland Heights Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1800 W 4th St N, Newton 50208 54 homes, 53 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Newton Senior Residence Tax credit (LIHTC) 222 N 4th Ave W, Newton 50208 53 low-income homes · 2 bd: 53 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Newton Sundance Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 210 E 28th St N, Newton 50208 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1999
- Hotel Maytag Tax credit (LIHTC) 105 N 2nd Ave E, Newton 50208 45 homes, 36 low-income · Studio: 5 · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Progress Industries Group Homes HUD-assisted 519 E 3rd St S, Newton 50208 28 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (641) 792-6119
- Forest View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1800 S 7th Ave E, Newton 50208 48 homes, 24 low-income · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 2000 · For people with disabilities, families
- Newton Plaza Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 901 S 13th Ave E, Newton 50208 24 low-income homes · In service since 1994
- Capstone Housing HUD-assisted 313 E 4th St N, Newton 50208 22 homes, 21 low-income · For people with disabilities · (641) 792-5998
- Meadow Wood of Newton Tax credit (LIHTC) 906 E 16th St N, Newton 50208 20 low-income homes · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Baxter Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 206 Harrison Ct, Baxter 50028 16 low-income homes · In service since 1991 · For families
- Prairie City Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 601 S Main St, Prairie City 50228 16 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Gateway Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 505 W Lincoln St, Monroe 50170 24 homes, 12 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1999 · For people with disabilities, families
- Ridgeview Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Pleasantview Dr, Kellogg 50135 24 homes, 12 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 1999 · For people with disabilities, families
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Jasper County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. A public housing agency runs it. HUD lists none with an office in Jasper County; the state's agencies can help you. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,150 | $33,600 | $53,700 |
| 2 people | $23,000 | $38,400 | $61,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,200 | $69,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,950 | $76,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,800 | $82,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,650 | $89,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,500 | $95,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,300 | $101,250 |
Area median income: $95,900. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Jasper County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $704 – $860
- 1 bedroom $708 – $866
- 2 bedrooms $890 – $1,088
- 3 bedrooms $1,197 – $1,463
- 4 bedrooms $1,256 – $1,535
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
HUD lists no housing agency with an office in Jasper County. You can apply at another agency in your state: you do not have to live where you apply. Source: HUD
Your rights as a tenant in Iowa
What Iowa law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 2 months of rent
- Iowa Code §562A.12(1)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- Iowa Code §562A.12(3)(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- Iowa Code §562A.27(2)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Iowa Code §562A.34(2)
- Only a court order can remove youIowa Code §562A.33
- Repair and deduct from the rentIowa Code §562A.27(4)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Jasper County
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Home Opportunities Made Easy, Inc. (home, Inc.)
1618 6th Ave, Des Moines · 30 miles away · Spanish
- Home improvement and repairs
- Homelessness services
- and 5 more
Tool
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Count power on top of the rent: in Iowa, the average home bill was $112 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
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Cash to move in
$1,978
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $989
- Security deposit
- $989
- Total
- $1,978
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Jasper County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $782; 1 bedroom: $787; 2 bedrooms: $989; 3 bedrooms: $1,330; 4 bedrooms: $1,395. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Jasper County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($989) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.02 an hour full time, or $39,560 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Jasper County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $47,950 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Jasper County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $890 and $1,088 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Jasper County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $930 in 50153 to $1,140 in 50232. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Jasper County?
HUD lists 17 properties with homes for low-income households in Jasper County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Jasper County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Jasper County, 47% of renter households are in that position; in Iowa, 44%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).