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New Virginia, IA Rent Control 2026

New Virginia has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.

New Virginia does not have rent control. Iowa does not impose a statewide rent cap. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with 30-day written notice. Retaliatory increases are prohibited.

This applies to properties in New Virginia, IA. Check all requirements for your property →

Key Takeaways — New Virginia Rent Control

  • Key rule: Local Rules Apply
  • Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants

Rent Control in New Virginia

New Virginia landlords must follow Iowa state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.

$1,318

median 2BR rent

Local Rules Apply

key requirement

Penalty Warning

Violate Iowa rent control rules in New Virginia and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At New Virginia's median rent of $1,318/month, even a single violation adds up fast.

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New Virginia Rental Market Context

New Virginia is the 440th-largest city in Iowa (population 493). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $1,318/month, it falls in the premium range for Iowa rental costs — 43% above the state median of $919/month.

How New Virginia Compares in Warren County

New Virginia ranks #7 of 10 cities in Warren County by population. Because rent control rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.

City Population Median Rent Rent Cap
Indianola 16,043 $1,318/mo No local cap
Norwalk 14,873 $1,318/mo No local cap
Carlisle 4,326 $1,318/mo No local cap
Milo 761 $1,318/mo No local cap
Hartford 725 $1,318/mo No local cap
Cumming 501 $1,318/mo No local cap
New Virginia 493 $1,318/mo No local cap
Martensdale 411 $1,318/mo No local cap
Lacona 334 $1,318/mo No local cap
Ackworth 117 $1,318/mo No local cap

Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Warren County, Iowa. All cities follow Iowa state law unless a local ordinance applies.

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Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Warren County.

Rent Control in Nearby Cities

Own properties in multiple cities? Rules may differ locally:

Truro, IA
Pop. 522
Osceola, IA
Pop. 5,568
Woodburn, IA
Pop. 141
Lucas, IA
Pop. 174
Martensdale, IA
Pop. 411

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How we researched this page: Rent control rules are based on Iowa state statutes. Rent data comes from HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Warren County. Last updated: August 2026.
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Reviewed by Rachid Abadli

Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019

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