Biggest Rent Increases in Iowa — FY2026
Metro areas where the 2-bedroom FMR rose the most year-over-year in Iowa. Largest year-over-year 2BR increase first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →
Most Expensive Metros for Rent
Least Expensive Metros for Rent
Biggest Rent Increases
Highest Income Limits
| # | Metro Area | State | FY2025 2BR | FY2026 2BR | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux City, IA-NE-SD HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $1,043 | $1,154 | +$111 (+10.6%) |
| 2 | Boone County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $930 | $1,026 | +$96 (+10.3%) |
| 3 | Jasper County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $920 | $1,008 | +$88 (+9.6%) |
| 4 | Ames, IA MSA | IA | $1,056 | $1,153 | +$97 (+9.2%) |
| 5 | Washington County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $882 | $962 | +$80 (+9.1%) |
| 6 | Benton County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $877 | $956 | +$79 (+9%) |
| 7 | Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $1,261 | $1,368 | +$107 (+8.5%) |
| 8 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA MSA | IA | $1,216 | $1,318 | +$102 (+8.4%) |
| 9 | Dubuque, IA MSA | IA | $996 | $1,077 | +$81 (+8.1%) |
| 10 | Cedar Rapids, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $993 | $1,071 | +$78 (+7.9%) |
| 11 | Bremer County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $920 | $978 | +$58 (+6.3%) |
| 12 | Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $997 | $1,051 | +$54 (+5.4%) |
| 13 | Jones County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $877 | $919 | +$42 (+4.8%) |
| 14 | Iowa City, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $1,105 | $1,141 | +$36 (+3.3%) |