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Renting · Section 8

Data from November 2026

Renting in Scott County, Iowa

Scott County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,056 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,005 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $20.31 an hour, full time.

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Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,056
a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
5% less than in Iowa
Typical rent
$1,005
a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
3% more than in Iowa
Wage needed
$20.31
an hour, 2 bedrooms
Or $42,240 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
Rent-burdened households
47%
spend 30% or more of income on rent
8% more than in Iowa

Source: Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rents (HUD) Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates

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Renting in Scott County: what sets it apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

  1. Scott County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,005, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Muscatine County ($971).

  2. At $1,005, Scott County ranks 7th among the 99 counties in Iowa for the highest typical rent.

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 Scott 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 Scott County was $1,041 a month in September 2026: 3.8% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data

Fair market rent and wage needed To pay the fair market rent without spending more than 30% of income, working full time (40 hours a week).
Size Fair rent per month Hourly wage Income needed per year
Studio $787 $15.13 $31,480
1 bedroom $852 $16.38 $34,080
2 bedrooms $1,056 $20.31 $42,240
3 bedrooms $1,396 $26.85 $55,840
4 bedrooms $1,697 $32.63 $67,880

HUD area: Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSA. 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 27 ZIP codes in Scott County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.

For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,030 in 52728 to $1,580 in 52753. 19 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,056).

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)

Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Rent burden

How many households spend too much

HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Scott 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.

21,956 households rent in Scott County

  • Spend half or more of their income 25%
  • Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
  • Spend less than 30% 53%

Compared with the state and the country

  • Scott 47%
  • Iowa 44%
  • United States 51%

Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Scott County

HUD lists 45 properties with homes for low-income households in Scott County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.

with tax credits (LIHTC)
33
HUD-assisted
14

2,677 homes in all; 2,534 of them low-income, according to HUD.

  • Cross Creek Apts of Davenport Tax credit (LIHTC) 5901 Elmore Ave, Davenport 52807 192 low-income homes · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2009 · For families
  • Spruce Hills Village and Spring Village HUD-assisted 2390 Tech Dr, Bettendorf 52722 183 low-income homes · For older adults
  • Cross Creek Apts of Davenport Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5901 Elmore Ave, Davenport 52807 144 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2010 · For families
  • The Heritage HUD-assisted 501 W 3rd St, Davenport 52801 120 low-income homes · For older adults · (563) 232-1988
  • Spring Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3320 Spring St, Davenport 52807 120 homes, 117 low-income · 1 bd: 118 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
  • Hometown Harbor Bettendorf Tax credit (LIHTC) 2205 Kimberly Rd, Bettendorf 52722 116 low-income homes · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 80 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
  • Fairmont Pines Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3525 W 42nd St, Davenport 52806 112 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 41 · 4 bd: 30 · In service since 2009 · For families · (563) 391-4747
  • Luther Manor-Luther Towers HUD-assisted 3118 Devils Glen Rd, Bettendorf 52722 110 homes, 109 low-income · For older adults · (563) 332-9250
  • Edgewater on Third HUD-assisted 401 W 3rd St, Davenport 52801 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (563) 234-2011
  • Castlewood Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2130 Emerald Dr, Davenport 52804 96 low-income homes · 2 bd: 64 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2017 · For families · (563) 386-7171
  • Luther Crest HUD-assisted 5430 N Gaines St, Davenport 52806 77 low-income homes · For older adults · (563) 388-8543
  • Emeis Park Apartments HUD-assisted 1729 Emerald Dr, Davenport 52804 108 homes, 67 low-income · For families · (563) 386-4253
  • Spruce Hills Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 2380 Tech Dr, Bettendorf 52722 63 homes, 60 low-income · 1 bd: 63 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
  • Westview Terrace HUD-assisted 7218 Hillandale Rd, Davenport 52806 56 low-income homes · For families · (563) 388-9065
  • Harrison Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1420 N Harrison St, Davenport 52803 60 homes, 54 low-income · Studio: 19 · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2013 · For families
  • Mississippi Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 106 E 3rd St, Davenport 52801 56 homes, 52 low-income · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2007 · For families
  • Marycrest Senior Campus II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1607 W 12th St, Davenport 52804 51 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 43 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
  • Davenport Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 427 Iowa St, Davenport 52801 72 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 35 · In service since 2004 · For families
  • Marycrest Tax credit (LIHTC) 1607 W 12th St, Davenport 52804 50 low-income homes · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
  • Meadow Crest Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 2501 W 53rd St, Davenport 52806 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
  • Luther Heights HUD-assisted 3116 Devils Glen Rd, Bettendorf 52722 47 low-income homes · For older adults · (563) 332-9250
  • Luther Knoll HUD-assisted 3264 Palmer Hills Ct, Bettendorf 52722 46 low-income homes · For older adults · (563) 449-8318
  • Lafayette Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 625 W 4th St, Davenport 52801 48 homes, 45 low-income · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 15 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2017 · For families
  • Brookside Senior Housing I Tax credit (LIHTC) 3575 Marquette St, Davenport 52806 45 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 1998 · For older adults
  • Brady Village HUD-assisted 1928 E 38th St, Davenport 52807 44 low-income homes · For families · (563) 359-3006
  • Riverwalk Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 420 W River Dr, Davenport 52801 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2008 · For families
  • The Taylor Renaissance Tax credit (LIHTC) 1430 Warren St, Davenport 52804 41 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
  • ST Katherine's Tax credit (LIHTC) 901 Tremont Ave, Davenport 52803 38 low-income homes · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
  • Sieg Iron Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 320 E 4th St, Davenport 52801 53 homes, 37 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 43 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families
  • Meadow Crest Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2501 W 53rd St, Davenport 52806 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
  • Park Run Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1701 Iowa Dr, Le Claire 52753 36 homes, 35 low-income · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2005 · For families
  • Brookside Senior Housing II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3525 Marquette St, Davenport 52806 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
  • Cumberland House Tax credit (LIHTC) 2365 Tech Dr, Bettendorf 52722 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 1999 · For older adults, people with disabilities
  • Marycrest Senior Campus III Tax credit (LIHTC) 1607 W 12th St, Davenport 52804 31 low-income homes · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
  • Cobblestone Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1212 W 3rd St, Davenport 52802 28 low-income homes · Studio: 7 · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2005 · For families
  • Francis Housing LLLP Tax credit (LIHTC) 501 N Marquette St, Davenport 52802 21 low-income homes · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 11 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities, families
  • Marycrest Senior Campus IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 1601 E 12th St, Davenport 52803 20 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
  • Ehdg Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 216 W 16th St, Davenport 52803 17 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 1998 · For people experiencing homelessness
  • Vera French Holiday Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 3465 Holiday Ct, Bettendorf 52722 13 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · In service since 2010
  • Cobblestone Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 1102 W 12th St, Davenport 52804 10 low-income homes · 3 bd: 7 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2005 · For families
  • Vera French Commons HUD-assisted 211 E 37th St, Davenport 52806 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (563) 445-7977
  • Vera French Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 227 E 37th St, Davenport 52806 10 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families
  • Pebble Creek Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 Silverstone Dr, Le Claire 52753 18 homes
  • HDC Group Homes HUD-assisted 1815 W 59th St, Davenport 52806 15 homes · For people with disabilities · (563) 391-4834
  • Vera French Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 215 E 37th St, Davenport 52806 10 homes

2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map

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 Scott 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 Scott County. Here is what the rules say:

The rules, with their source

  1. 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. HUD

  2. 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). 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)

  3. Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)

  4. 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. 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)

  5. When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. 24 CFR §982.508

  6. Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)

Mixed-status families: how assistance is figured
HUD income limits Yearly income of the whole family, before taxes.
People Extremely low (30%) Very low (50%) Low
$20,500 $34,150 $54,600
$23,400 $39,000 $62,400
$27,320 $43,900 $70,200
$33,000 $48,750 $78,000
$38,680 $52,650 $84,250
$44,360 $56,550 $90,500
$50,040 $60,450 $96,750
$55,720 $64,350 $103,000

Area median income: $97,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026

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Possible payment standard

  • Studio $708 – $866
  • 1 bedroom $767 – $937
  • 2 bedrooms $950 – $1,162
  • 3 bedrooms $1,256 – $1,536
  • 4 bedrooms $1,527 – $1,867

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

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 rule

Compare 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 Scott County

These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.

  • Muscatine Municipal Housing Agency

    215 Sycamore St, Muscatine · 27 miles away

    • Budget and financial counseling
    • Budget and credit workshops
    • and 4 more
    (563) 264-1554

  • Horizons, A Family Service Alliance (horizons Cccs)

    819 5th St SE, Cedar Rapids · 58 miles away

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Mortgage delinquency workshops
    • and 10 more
    (319) 398-3943

  • Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque

    1229 Mount Loretta Ave, Dubuque · 58 miles away · Spanish

    Also serves in Creole, French, and Swahili.

    • Budget and financial counseling
    • Budget and credit workshops
    • and 3 more
    (563) 588-0558
See every agency in Iowa Find legal aid (lsc.gov)

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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Scott County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.

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Cash to move in

$2,112

What you need before you get the keys.

What adds up

First month
$1,056
Security deposit
$1,056
Total
$2,112

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When you'll have it

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What helps

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fair market rent in Scott County?

According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $787; 1 bedroom: $852; 2 bedrooms: $1,056; 3 bedrooms: $1,396; 4 bedrooms: $1,697. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.

How much do you need to earn to rent in Scott County?

Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,056) without spending more than 30% of income takes $20.31 an hour full time, or $42,240 a year.

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Scott County?

Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $48,750 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 Scott 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 $950 and $1,162 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.

Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Scott County?

For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,030 in 52728 to $1,580 in 52753. 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 Scott County?

HUD lists 45 properties with homes for low-income households in Scott 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 Scott County?

HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Scott County, 47% of renter households are in that position; in Iowa, 44%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).