PlainRent

Boone County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Boone County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 125,273.

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
National avg: $893
$783/mo
↑ 9.7% YoY -12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$788/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY -18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,026/mo
↑ 10.3% YoY -13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,427/mo
↑ 9.5% YoY -6% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,500/mo
↑ 14.1% YoY -15% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $714 $783 +$69 (+9.7%)
1 Bedroom $719 $788 +$69 (+9.6%)
2 Bedroom $930 $1,026 +$96 (+10.3%)
3 Bedroom $1,303 $1,427 +$124 (+9.5%)
4 Bedroom $1,315 $1,500 +$185 (+14.1%)

Affordability Snapshot

Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:

Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,520
$2,627/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,040
$3,420/month gross

Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.