What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,154 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $796, 1-bedroom is $925, 3-bedroom is $1,386, and 4-bedroom is $1,528.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $46,160 per year ($3,847 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,154 in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Sioux City, IA-NE-SD HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$796

1BR

$925

2BR

$1,154

3BR

$1,386

4BR

$1,528

Hours/week at min wage

123 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#409

of 661 U.S. metros (top 63% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+10.6%

+$111 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +38.7%

Voucher payment standard

$1,039–$1,269

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$796	$9,552
1-Bedroom	$925	$11,100
2-Bedroom	$1,154	$13,848
3-Bedroom	$1,386	$16,632
4-Bedroom	$1,528	$18,336

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $803 → FY2026 $1,154

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$796	$925	$1,154	$1,386	$1,528
FY2025	$715	$818	$1,043	$1,257	$1,383
FY2024	$685	$780	$1,010	$1,228	$1,345
FY2023	$620	$705	$928	$1,139	$1,247
FY2022	$578	$661	$870	$1,075	$1,180
FY2021	$549	$631	$832	$1,035	$1,128
FY2020	$523	$610	$803	$1,001	$1,088

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $97,900

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$20,550	$23,500	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$34,300	$39,200	$44,100	$48,950	$52,900	$56,800
80% AMI (Low)	$54,850	$62,650	$70,500	$78,300	$84,600	$90,850

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$13,848/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

14.1% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$46,160/yr

$3,847/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$856	$979	$1,101	$1,321	$1,419
60% AMI Maximum	$1,027	$1,174	$1,321	$1,585	$1,703

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$796	$925	$1,154	$1,386	$1,528
Low HOME Rent	$857	$980	$1,102	$1,223	$1,322

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