Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Linn County, Iowa
Linn County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,054 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $945 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $20.27 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,054
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 5% less than in Iowa
- Typical rent
- $945
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 3% less than in Iowa
- Wage needed
- $20.27
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $42,160 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 45%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 2% more than in Iowa
Only here
Renting in Linn County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Delaware County has the lowest typical rent ($764), 19% below the $945 in Linn County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
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 Linn 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 Linn County was $1,262 a month in September 2026: 14.4% more than 12 months ago. 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 | $734 | $14.12 | $29,360 |
| 1 bedroom | $806 | $15.50 | $32,240 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,054 | $20.27 | $42,160 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,459 | $28.06 | $58,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,762 | $33.88 | $70,480 |
HUD area: Cedar Rapids, 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 37 ZIP codes in Linn County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $970 in 52202 to $1,580 in 52228. 16 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,054).
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)
| 52202 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $670 | $740 | $970 | $1,350 | $1,620 |
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| 52213 | Benton County, IA | $790 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,560 | $1,850 |
| 52213 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $790 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,560 | $1,850 |
| 52214 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $720 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,720 |
| 52218 | Buchanan County, IA | $670 | $760 | $970 | $1,350 | $1,620 |
| 52218 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $670 | $760 | $970 | $1,350 | $1,620 |
| 52218 | Delaware County, IA | $670 | $760 | $970 | $1,350 | $1,620 |
| 52218 | Jones County, IA | $670 | $760 | $970 | $1,350 | $1,620 |
| 52219 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $720 | $810 | $1,040 | $1,380 | $1,620 |
| 52227 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $800 | $870 | $1,090 | $1,510 | $1,820 |
| 52227 | Iowa City, IA | $800 | $870 | $1,090 | $1,510 | $1,820 |
| 52228 | Benton County, IA | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $2,180 | $2,620 |
| 52228 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $2,180 | $2,620 |
| 52228 | Iowa City, IA | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $2,180 | $2,620 |
| 52233 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $670 | $740 | $970 | $1,350 | $1,620 |
| 52302 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $720 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,720 |
| 52314 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $800 | $870 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,730 |
| 52314 | Iowa City, IA | $800 | $870 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,730 |
| 52324 | Benton County, IA | $710 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,370 | $1,620 |
| 52324 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $710 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,370 | $1,620 |
| 52328 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $740 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,510 | $1,800 |
| 52336 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $810 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,610 | $1,940 |
| 52336 | Jones County, IA | $810 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,610 | $1,940 |
| 52341 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $730 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,440 | $1,720 |
| 52344 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $670 | $740 | $970 | $1,350 | $1,620 |
| 52352 | Benton County, IA | $740 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,430 | $1,690 |
| 52352 | Buchanan County, IA | $740 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,430 | $1,690 |
| 52352 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $740 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,430 | $1,690 |
| 52401 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $670 | $740 | $970 | $1,350 | $1,620 |
| 52402 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $810 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,620 | $1,960 |
| 52403 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $710 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 52404 | Benton County, IA | $800 | $870 | $1,080 | $1,500 | $1,810 |
| 52404 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $800 | $870 | $1,080 | $1,500 | $1,810 |
| 52404 | Iowa City, IA | $800 | $870 | $1,080 | $1,500 | $1,810 |
| 52405 | Benton County, IA | $850 | $930 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,040 |
| 52405 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $850 | $930 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,040 |
| 52411 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $710 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,680 |
- 52202 · Cedar Rapids, IA $970$1,350
- 52213 · Benton County, IA $1,140$1,560
- 52213 · Cedar Rapids, IA $1,140$1,560
- 52214 · Cedar Rapids, IA $1,030$1,430
- 52218 · Buchanan County, IA $970$1,350
- 52218 · Cedar Rapids, IA $970$1,350
- 52218 · Delaware County, IA $970$1,350
- 52218 · Jones County, IA $970$1,350
- 52219 · Cedar Rapids, IA $1,040$1,380
- 52227 · Cedar Rapids, IA $1,090$1,510
- 52227 · Iowa City, IA $1,090$1,510
- 52228 · Benton County, IA $1,580$2,180
- 52228 · Cedar Rapids, IA $1,580$2,180
- 52228 · Iowa City, IA $1,580$2,180
- 52233 · Cedar Rapids, IA $970$1,350
- 52302 · Cedar Rapids, IA $1,030$1,430
- 52314 · Cedar Rapids, IA $1,030$1,430
- 52314 · Iowa City, IA $1,030$1,430
- 52324 · Benton County, IA $1,020$1,370
- 52324 · Cedar Rapids, IA $1,020$1,370
- 52328 · Cedar Rapids, IA $1,080$1,510
- 52336 · Cedar Rapids, IA $1,160$1,610
- 52336 · Jones County, IA $1,160$1,610
- 52341 · Cedar Rapids, IA $1,050$1,440
- 52344 · Cedar Rapids, IA $970$1,350
- 52352 · Benton County, IA $1,050$1,430
- 52352 · Buchanan County, IA $1,050$1,430
- 52352 · Cedar Rapids, IA $1,050$1,430
- 52401 · Cedar Rapids, IA $970$1,350
- 52402 · Cedar Rapids, IA $1,170$1,620
- 52403 · Cedar Rapids, IA $1,020$1,410
- 52404 · Benton County, IA $1,080$1,500
- 52404 · Cedar Rapids, IA $1,080$1,500
- 52404 · Iowa City, IA $1,080$1,500
- 52405 · Benton County, IA $1,220$1,690
- 52405 · Cedar Rapids, IA $1,220$1,690
- 52411 · Cedar Rapids, IA $1,010$1,400
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 Linn County, 45% 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.
45%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
25,326 households rent in Linn County
- Spend half or more of their income 20%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 25%
- Spend less than 30% 55%
Compared with the state and the country
- Linn 45%
- Iowa 44%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Linn County
HUD lists 53 properties with homes for low-income households in Linn County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 35
- HUD-assisted
- 18
3,165 homes in all; 3,080 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Hawthorne Hills Apartments HUD-assisted 2283 C St SW, Cedar Rapids 52404 204 homes, 202 low-income · For families · (319) 365-1497
- Cedarwood Hills Tax credit (LIHTC) 2010 Glass Rd NE, Cedar Rapids 52402 180 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 90 · 3 bd: 60 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Geneva Tower HUD-assisted 310 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids 52401 183 homes, 178 low-income · For older adults · (319) 366-0454
- Chapel Ridge of Marion Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Chapelridge Cir, Marion 52302 144 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 104 · 3 bd: 72 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Glenbrook Apartments HUD-assisted 4815 1st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids 52405 100 low-income homes · For families · (319) 396-7785
- Linwood Apartments HUD-assisted 4845 Johnson Ave NW, Cedar Rapids 52405 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (319) 396-7785
- Oak Hill Jackson Brickstone Tax credit (LIHTC) 951 6th St SE, Cedar Rapids 52401 97 homes, 96 low-income · 1 bd: 69 · 2 bd: 27 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Ashton Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Ashton Pl NE, Cedar Rapids 52402 96 low-income homes · In service since 1992
- Edgewood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3320 Queen Dr SW, Cedar Rapids 52404 96 low-income homes · In service since 1994 · For older adults
- Valley View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 427 Ashton Pl NE, Cedar Rapids 52402 96 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1996 · For people with disabilities, families
- The Roosevelt Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids 52401 96 homes, 92 low-income · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 33 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Country Hill Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 611 Ashton Pl NE, Cedar Rapids 52402 92 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1996 · For people with disabilities, families
- Oak Hill Manor HUD-assisted 1221 15th St SE, Cedar Rapids 52401 96 homes, 91 low-income · For older adults · (319) 362-6378
- Cedar Pond Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 3025 Williams Pkwy SW, Cedar Rapids 52404 90 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 42 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Commonwealth Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids 52403 84 homes, 77 low-income · Studio: 15 · 1 bd: 58 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- The Meadows Apartments HUD-assisted 1030 Memorial Dr SE, Cedar Rapids 52403 66 low-income homes · For older adults · (319) 365-8444
- The Arbor at Lindale Trail Tax credit (LIHTC) 1362 Blairs Ferry Rd, Marion 52302 70 homes, 60 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 58 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Legacy Manor of Cedar Rapids Tax credit (LIHTC) 1350 Ahearn Dr NE, Cedar Rapids 52402 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Blairs Ferry Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 830 Blairs Ferry Rd, Marion 52302 60 homes, 57 low-income · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 39 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
- Irving Point Tax credit (LIHTC) 910 7th St SE, Cedar Rapids 52401 55 low-income homes · 1 bd: 51 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Kingston Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 2nd St SW, Cedar Rapids 52404 64 homes, 54 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Five Seasons Senior Housing HUD-assisted 1225 42nd St SE, Cedar Rapids 52403 54 low-income homes · For older adults · (319) 399-1550
- Hilltop Manor HUD-assisted 439 Lindale Dr, Marion 52302 54 homes, 53 low-income · For older adults · (319) 373-8696
- Cedar Village Senior Residences HUD-assisted 193 Jacolyn Dr NW, Cedar Rapids 52405 48 low-income homes · For older adults · (319) 396-9083
- Ashton Flats Tax credit (LIHTC) 214 7th St SW, Cedar Rapids 52404 52 homes, 46 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2019 · For families
- 5560 6th ST SW Tax credit (LIHTC) 5560 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids 52404 46 low-income homes · In service since 1991
- Oak Park Village ~ Cedar Rapids HUD-assisted 1213 16th St SE, Cedar Rapids 52401 46 low-income homes · For families · (319) 362-7759
- Oak Village Senior Residences HUD-assisted 101 S 11th St, Marion 52302 46 low-income homes · For older adults · (319) 377-1347
- Cypress Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1225 Jacolyn Dr SW, Cedar Rapids 52404 51 homes, 45 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Anderson Greene Tax credit (LIHTC) 69 Miller Ave SW, Cedar Rapids 52404 44 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Lynnwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3920 Highway 151, Marion 52302 42 homes, 39 low-income · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2001 · For people with disabilities, families
- Moundview Manor HUD-assisted 2501 Highway 13, Marion 52302 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (319) 373-8302
- Trinity Pointe HUD-assisted 2175 Bison Ct, Marion 52302 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (319) 582-1119
- Westover Manor HUD-assisted 205 40th Street Dr SE, Cedar Rapids 52403 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (319) 363-3086
- Cedar View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1100 O Ave NW, Cedar Rapids 52405 45 homes, 36 low-income · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Sonoma Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 5650 Muirfield Dr SW, Cedar Rapids 52404 36 homes, 32 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Aossey Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 16 Aossey Ln SW, Cedar Rapids 52404 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 1996 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Scott Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 5960 E Kacena Ave, Marion 52302 32 homes, 31 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 2004 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- William B Quarton PL Tax credit (LIHTC) 85 Harbet Ave NW, Cedar Rapids 52405 28 low-income homes · Studio: 22 · 1 bd: 6 · In service since 2003
- Blairs Ferry LTD Tax credit (LIHTC) 3305 Agin Ct NE, Cedar Rapids 52402 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 1995
- Don Dufoe Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 620 Sunrise Ct, Center Point 52213 24 low-income homes · In service since 1990
- Home To Stay Tax credit (LIHTC) 845 31st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids 52404 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Meadow Wood of Hiawatha Tax credit (LIHTC) 410 N 18th Ave, Hiawatha 52233 24 low-income homes · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1996 · For families
- The Way Home Tax credit (LIHTC) 5480 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids 52404 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2007 · For families
- R.e. Schorg Manor HUD-assisted 2219 C St SW, Cedar Rapids 52404 22 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (319) 366-7411
- Sugar Creek Bend Tax credit (LIHTC) 2160 Sugar Creek Dr NW, Cedar Rapids 52405 20 low-income homes · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2011 · For families
- The Gables Tax credit (LIHTC) 2701 12th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids 52404 20 low-income homes · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Project Independence HUD-assisted 4002 Sherman St NE, Cedar Rapids 52402 19 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (563) 432-6160
- Rem Cares Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 7th St NE, Mount Vernon 52314 18 low-income homes · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families
- Brown Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1234 4th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids 52403 15 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 5 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Midway Apartments HUD-assisted 65 Harbet Ave NW, Cedar Rapids 52405 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (319) 365-6247
- Blairs Ferry Housing HUD-assisted 3217 Agin Ct NE, Cedar Rapids 52402 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (319) 365-6247
- Railroad Street Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 117 Railroad St, Fairfax 52228 8 low-income homes · In service since 1992 · 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 Linn County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Linn County. 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 | $22,150 | $36,900 | $59,000 |
| 2 people | $25,300 | $42,150 | $67,400 |
| 3 people | $28,450 | $47,400 | $75,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,650 | $84,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,900 | $91,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,100 | $97,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,300 | $104,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,500 | $111,250 |
Area median income: $105,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Cedar Rapids, IA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $661 – $807
- 1 bedroom $725 – $887
- 2 bedrooms $949 – $1,159
- 3 bedrooms $1,313 – $1,605
- 4 bedrooms $1,586 – $1,938
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
- Cedar Rapids Housing Services Section 8 vouchers · 1,331 vouchers (319) 286-5872 Cedar Rapids Housing Services: l.shaw@cedar-rapids.org
Housing agencies in Iowa Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
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 Linn County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Linn County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Horizons, A Family Service Alliance (horizons Cccs)
819 5th St SE, Cedar Rapids
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 10 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Linn County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
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
$2,108
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,054
- Security deposit
- $1,054
- Total
- $2,108
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 Linn County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $734; 1 bedroom: $806; 2 bedrooms: $1,054; 3 bedrooms: $1,459; 4 bedrooms: $1,762. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Linn County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,054) without spending more than 30% of income takes $20.27 an hour full time, or $42,160 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Linn County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $52,650 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 Linn 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 $949 and $1,159 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Linn County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $970 in 52202 to $1,580 in 52228. 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 Linn County?
HUD lists 53 properties with homes for low-income households in Linn 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 Linn County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Linn County, 45% of renter households are in that position; in Iowa, 44%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).