Most Expensive Metros for Rent in Iowa — FY2026
U.S. metro areas with the highest HUD 2-bedroom Fair Market Rents in Iowa. Highest 2-bedroom FMR 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 | Studio | 2BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $1,090 | $1,368 | $2,046 |
| 2 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA MSA | IA | $1,063 | $1,318 | $1,841 |
| 3 | Sioux City, IA-NE-SD HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $796 | $1,154 | $1,528 |
| 4 | Ames, IA MSA | IA | $972 | $1,153 | $1,934 |
| 5 | Iowa City, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $880 | $1,141 | $1,914 |
| 6 | Dubuque, IA MSA | IA | $774 | $1,077 | $1,807 |
| 7 | Cedar Rapids, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $738 | $1,071 | $1,797 |
| 8 | Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $725 | $1,051 | $1,763 |
| 9 | Boone County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $783 | $1,026 | $1,500 |
| 10 | Jasper County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $784 | $1,008 | $1,372 |
| 11 | Bremer County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $674 | $978 | $1,295 |
| 12 | Washington County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $728 | $962 | $1,274 |
| 13 | Benton County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $659 | $956 | $1,348 |
| 14 | Jones County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area | IA | $634 | $919 | $1,217 |