What is the average Section 8 rent in Iowa?

The average Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Iowa is approximately $987 per month across all unit sizes. Rates vary by bedroom count: studio apartments average $693, 1-bedroom units average $746, 2-bedroom units average $938, 3-bedroom units average $1215, and 4-bedroom units average $1344. Actual payment amounts may vary by county and city within Iowa.

How much can a landlord receive in rent for a Section 8 property?

Fair Market Rent (FMR): HUD sets FMR by bedroom size for each area. Payment Standard: The local PHA sets this between 90–110% of the FMR. It's the max PHA assistance. Gross Rent: Contract rent (charged by landlord) + utility allowance (estimated tenant utility costs). Must fit payment standard limits. Housing Assistance Payment (HAP): The PHA pays the lower of: Payment standard - Tenant's Total Tenant Payment (TTP) or Gross rent - TTP.

How are Section 8 tenant payments calculated?

Tenant's Contribution is the higher of: 30% of adjusted monthly income, 10% of gross monthly income, Welfare rent (if applicable), or PHA minimum rent. If gross rent exceeds payment standard, the tenant covers the excess. Tenant's total cannot exceed 40% of adjusted income when signing a lease.

What are the landlord requirements for a Section 8 rental?

Properties must pass initial and annual HQS inspections, be rented at or below HUD's FMR, and match the tenant's voucher size (e.g., 2-bedroom unit for 2-bedroom voucher).

How to Find Section 8 Housing Properties for Sale

Find affordable properties on Zillow or MLS databases, network with real estate agents specializing in Section 8 properties, determine budget for renovation if a property doesn't meet HQS standards, and use BNB Calc to analyze potential properties for their Section 8 income potential.

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2026 Section 8 Rents and Fair Market Rents in Iowa

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Iowa Section 8 Market Overview

Section 8 rental rates in Iowa vary by location and unit size. The average Fair Market Rent across all bedroom types is approximately $987 per month. Studio apartments average $693/month, while 4-bedroom units average $1344/month. These rates are established by HUD and updated annually to reflect current market conditions.

Section 8 Rents by City in Iowa. Click column headers to sort.

County Name / City	Studio Rent	1 Bedroom Rent	2 Bedroom Rent	3 Bedroom Rent	4 Bedroom Rent
Adair County	$800	$820	$1,050	$1,380	$1,470
Adams County	$630	$700	$920	$1,210	$1,220
Allamakee County	$700	$720	$940	$1,240	$1,250
Ames	$970	$1,020	$1,150	$1,600	$1,930
Appanoose County	$680	$700	$920	$1,100	$1,310
Audubon County	$800	$820	$1,050	$1,380	$1,470
Benton County	$650	$720	$950	$1,220	$1,570
Boone County	$1,100	$1,160	$1,310	$1,820	$2,190
Bremer County	$830	$920	$1,210	$1,560	$2,030
Buchanan County	$760	$760	$1,000	$1,350	$1,550
Buena Vista County	$690	$700	$920	$1,130	$1,220
Butler County	$730	$740	$960	$1,230	$1,410
Calhoun County	$700	$720	$940	$1,290	$1,480
Carroll County	$680	$840	$920	$1,200	$1,420
Cass County	$700	$740	$940	$1,300	$1,530
Cedar County	$710	$730	$960	$1,250	$1,270
Cedar Rapids	$630	$720	$930	$1,300	$1,560
Cerro Gordo County	$760	$770	$970	$1,250	$1,480
Cherokee County	$830	$840	$1,100	$1,350	$1,460
Chickasaw County	$680	$780	$920	$1,280	$1,310
Clarke County	$770	$850	$1,110	$1,340	$1,830
Clay County	$1,020	$1,050	$1,370	$1,820	$1,830
Clayton County	$680	$720	$920	$1,210	$1,440
Clinton County	$720	$780	$1,020	$1,280	$1,510
Crawford County	$710	$800	$960	$1,150	$1,280
Davenport Moline Rock Island	$980	$1,110	$1,370	$1,800	$2,180
Davis County	$680	$700	$920	$1,170	$1,330
Decatur County	$950	$1,050	$1,380	$1,650	$2,320
Delaware County	$750	$760	$990	$1,340	$1,540
Des Moines County	$740	$820	$1,080	$1,390	$1,450
Des Moines West Des Moines	$1,320	$1,380	$1,640	$2,230	$2,290
Dickinson County	$720	$730	$960	$1,200	$1,270
Dubuque	$780	$840	$1,080	$1,450	$1,810
Emmet County	$680	$760	$920	$1,210	$1,230
Fayette County	$680	$720	$920	$1,210	$1,440
Floyd County	$730	$740	$960	$1,230	$1,410
Franklin County	$680	$700	$920	$1,200	$1,370
Fremont County	$870	$920	$1,090	$1,440	$1,630
Greene County	$760	$790	$980	$1,340	$1,450
Hamilton County	$680	$700	$920	$1,200	$1,370
Hancock County	$700	$720	$940	$1,130	$1,330
Hardin County	$680	$700	$920	$1,200	$1,370
Henry County	$710	$710	$930	$1,130	$1,240
Howard County	$830	$980	$1,120	$1,480	$1,640
Humboldt County	$780	$850	$1,050	$1,330	$1,740
Ida County	$710	$800	$960	$1,150	$1,280
Iowa City	$740	$830	$1,000	$1,400	$1,680
Iowa County	$790	$890	$1,070	$1,370	$1,430
Jackson County	$790	$820	$1,070	$1,370	$1,420
Jasper County	$810	$810	$1,040	$1,390	$1,410
Jefferson County	$930	$940	$1,230	$1,480	$1,640
Jones County	$670	$710	$920	$1,200	$1,510
Keokuk County	$720	$790	$970	$1,220	$1,290
Kossuth County	$680	$730	$920	$1,210	$1,380
Lee County	$640	$710	$930	$1,210	$1,300
Louisa County	$700	$700	$920	$1,140	$1,220
Lucas County	$720	$740	$970	$1,240	$1,290
Lyon County	$690	$700	$920	$1,120	$1,230
Mahaska County	$700	$760	$930	$1,130	$1,230
Marion County	$650	$720	$920	$1,110	$1,230
Marshall County	$690	$710	$930	$1,230	$1,230
Mitchell County	$770	$870	$1,040	$1,310	$1,400
Monona County	$680	$700	$920	$1,140	$1,540
Monroe County	$650	$720	$920	$1,110	$1,230
Montgomery County	$680	$720	$920	$1,190	$1,220
Muscatine County	$700	$740	$950	$1,210	$1,400
O Brien County	$680	$700	$920	$1,110	$1,220
Omaha Council Bluffs	$960	$1,020	$1,210	$1,600	$1,810
Osceola County	$690	$700	$920	$1,120	$1,230
Page County	$680	$700	$920	$1,120	$1,220
Palo Alto County	$1,020	$1,050	$1,370	$1,820	$1,830
Plymouth County	$750	$760	$960	$1,250	$1,330
Pocahontas County	$690	$700	$920	$1,130	$1,220
Poweshiek County	$700	$760	$930	$1,130	$1,230
Ringgold County	$700	$770	$970	$1,210	$1,390
Sac County	$790	$790	$920	$1,230	$1,230
Shelby County	$690	$720	$930	$1,290	$1,510
Sioux City	$750	$760	$960	$1,250	$1,330
Sioux County	$700	$700	$920	$1,180	$1,280
Tama County	$680	$760	$920	$1,210	$1,230
Taylor County	$680	$700	$920	$1,120	$1,220
Union County	$700	$770	$970	$1,210	$1,390
Van Buren County	$710	$720	$940	$1,130	$1,540
Wapello County	$790	$820	$1,070	$1,360	$1,470
Washington County	$700	$700	$920	$1,140	$1,220
Waterloo Cedar Falls	$680	$710	$930	$1,220	$1,510
Wayne County	$680	$730	$920	$1,190	$1,230
Webster County	$700	$710	$930	$1,250	$1,490
Winnebago County	$890	$970	$1,200	$1,530	$2,010
Winneshiek County	$700	$720	$940	$1,240	$1,250
Worth County	$760	$770	$970	$1,250	$1,480
Wright County	$680	$700	$920	$1,200	$1,370

Browse Section 8 Fair Market Rents for all cities and counties in Iowa. Click any city name to view detailed rent data by zip code. The table above shows HUD's payment standards for studio through 4-bedroom units in each location.

Why Invest in Section 8 Properties in Iowa?

Iowa offers opportunities for Section 8 real estate investors through stable government-backed rental income. Properties that accept Housing Choice Vouchers benefit from reduced vacancy rates, guaranteed payments from local housing authorities, and long-term tenant retention. Use the data below to identify high-yield markets within Iowa.

How to Use Iowa Section 8 Rent Data

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