CORINTHIAN GARDENS
1011 University Ave
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Section 8 Rental Assistance75 Units
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Iowa · 108 Properties
Section 8 Housing & HUD Apartments in Iowa
Browse 108 HUD Project-Based Section 8 housing properties across Iowa, organized by city. Tenants generally pay 30% of adjusted income toward rent and apply directly to the property management office—no portable voucher required.
Data compiled by the Find My Housing team · Last updated
Sources: HUD, USDA Rural Development, HUD LIHTC Database.
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Section 8 housing in Iowa includes both HUD Project-Based Section 8 apartments (108 properties listed below) and tenant-based Housing Choice Vouchers. In Project-Based Section 8 communities, the federal rental subsidy is attached directly to the apartment building under 24 CFR Part 880, meaning qualifying residents pay approximately 30% of their monthly adjusted income toward rent and utilities without needing a portable voucher. To qualify in Iowa, household income must generally fall at or below 50% of the county Area Median Income (AMI)—with at least 40% of units reserved for households at or below 30% AMI—and net family assets must not exceed HUD's $105,574 HOTMA cap. Because each Iowa property manages its own waiting list independently of local Public Housing Agencies, contact multiple properties below to apply directly.
Section 8 Housing & Apartments in des moines, IA
17 properties
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ELSIE MASON MANOR
430 GRAND AVE
Income Based
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Income-Based Rent150 Units
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JACOBS PLACE
2400 30th St
Income Based
Calculated by HUD
Section 8 Rental Assistance82 Units
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SOUTHRIDGE SENIOR RESIDENCES
1100 CUMMINS RD
Income Based
Calculated by HUD
Income-Based Rent56 Units
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SOUTHWINDS APTS
1264 CUMMINS RD
Income Based
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Income-Based Rent60 Units
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Westminster House II
5631 Francis Avenue
Income Based
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Section 8 Rental Assistance15 Units
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Section 8 Housing & Apartments in sioux city, IA
7 properties
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EVERGREEN TERRACE
2430 West St
Income Based
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Section 8 Rental Assistance55 Units
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FAIRMOUNT PARK SENIOR HOUSING
210 S Fairmount St
Income Based
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Section 8 Rental Assistance46 Units
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MAPLE HEIGHTS APARTMENTS
5300 Stone Ave
Income Based
Calculated by HUD
Section 8 Rental Assistance50 Units
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MARTIN TOWER
410 PIERCE ST
Income Based
Calculated by HUD
Income-Based Rent85 Units
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PHEASANT ACRES APARTMENTS
3640 Indian Hills Dr
Income Based
Calculated by HUD
Section 8 Rental Assistance100 Units
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RIVERSIDE GARDENS
715 Bruner Ave
Income Based
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Section 8 Rental Assistance40 Units
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Section 8 Housing & Apartments in waterloo, IA
7 properties
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CEDAR RIVER RENEWAL LLC
106 E 3RD ST
Income Based
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Income-Based Rent85 Units
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HERITAGE APTS
65 CONGER ST
Income Based
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Income-Based Rent101 Units
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HOTEL PRESIDENT
500 SYCAMORE ST
Income Based
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Income-Based Rent84 Units
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LIBERTY MANOR
1119 KENT CIR
Income Based
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Income-Based Rent57 Units
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MT. VILLAGE
1727-1733 MOUNT VILLAGE DR
Income Based
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Section 8 Rental Assistance80 Units
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RENAISSANCE PARK APARTMENTS
610 E 4th St
Income Based
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Section 8 Rental Assistance50 Units
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Section 8 Housing & Apartments in davenport, IA
6 properties
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CASTLEWOOD APARTMENTS
2130 EMERALD DR
Income Based
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Income-Based Rent96 Units
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EDGEWATER ON THIRD
401 W 3rd St
Income Based
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Section 8 Rental Assistance100 Units
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FAIRMONT PINES
3525 W 42ND ST
Income Based
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Income-Based Rent112 Units
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LUTHER CREST
5430 N Gaines St
Income Based
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Section 8 Rental Assistance77 Units
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SPRING VILLAGE APTS
3320 SPRING ST
Income Based
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Income-Based Rent120 Units
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VERA FRENCH COMMONS
211 E 37th St
Income Based
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Section 8 Rental Assistance10 Units
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Section 8 Housing & Apartments in council bluffs, IA
6 properties
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BLUFFS TOWERS APARTMENTS
38 PEARL ST
Income Based
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Income-Based Rent70 Units
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CAMELOT VILLAGE
1105 S 3rd St
Income Based
Calculated by HUD
Section 8 Rental Assistance36 Units
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INDIAN CREEK APARTMENTS
2918 N Broadway
Income Based
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Section 8 Rental Assistance12 Units
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KANESVILLE HEIGHTS
2310 Sherwood Dr
Income Based
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Section 8 Rental Assistance37 Units
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MOSAIC XV
2407 Avenue L
Income Based
Calculated by HUD
Section 8 Rental Assistance14 Units
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PLAINS VIEW APARTMENTS
2431 Avenue N
Income Based
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Section 8 Rental Assistance30 Units
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Section 8 Housing & Apartments in burlington, IA
5 properties
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FRIEDENHEIM COMMUNITY (R4P Outreach)
2603 Madison Ave
Income Based
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Section 8 Rental Assistance54 Units
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GREENWAY OF BURLINGTON
2312 VALLEY ST
Income Based
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Income-Based Rent134 Units
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HAMILTON PLACE APARTMENTS
3325 Sterling Dr
Income Based
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Section 8 Rental Assistance15 Units
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ROBINSON HEIGHTS APTS
2501 MOUNT PLEASANT ST
Income Based
Calculated by HUD
Income-Based Rent100 Units
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WALTON GROUP HOME
2101 Northern Dr
Income Based
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Section 8 Rental Assistance12 Units
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More Section 8 Locations in Iowa
Iowa Fair Market Rent (FMR) Reference Benchmarks
HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMR) are rental benchmarks used in housing programs; they do not set each voucher household's payment standard across Iowa (IA). Across 81 HUD FMR areas and 108 listed communities in Iowa (736 LIHTC tax credit, 133 Project-Based Section 8, 110 Section 202 senior, 322 USDA Rural Development), the property-location-weighted Fair Market Rent summary is $873/month for a 1-bedroom and $1,083/month for a 2-bedroom. Local Public Housing Agencies set their own voucher payment standards. The 90%–110% figures below are illustrative calculations from FMR, not guaranteed or official local payment standards.
| Unit Size | Illustrative 90% of FMR | Property-location-weighted FMR | Illustrative 110% of FMR | IA ZIP FMR Range (Min – Max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $736/mo | $818/mo | $900/mo | $630 – $1,360/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $786/mo | $873/mo | $960/mo | $700 – $1,410/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $975/mo | $1,083/mo | $1,192/mo | $920 – $1,680/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,284/mo | $1,427/mo | $1,569/mo | $1,100 – $2,290/mo |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,427/mo | $1,586/mo | $1,745/mo | $1,220 – $2,680/mo |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMR). Geography: property ZIP-code locations in Iowa. Dataset year: not recorded in the local FMR table. The 90% and 110% columns are illustrative calculations; local PHAs set their own voucher payment standards.
| HUD Metro / FMR Area | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | HUD 4-Person Median Family Income | HUD fiscal year | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HUD Metro FMR Area39 ZIPs | $1,023 | $1,071 | $1,272 | $1,730 | $1,779 | $105,866 | FY2026 | 244 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area14 ZIPs | $913 | $972 | $1,153 | $1,530 | $1,723 | $107,763 | FY2026 | 71 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA HUD Metro FMR Area18 ZIPs | $753 | $836 | $1,090 | $1,511 | $1,809 | $109,362 | FY2026 | 66 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSA11 ZIPs | $844 | $957 | $1,182 | $1,548 | $1,879 | $95,579 | FY2026 | 52 |
| Iowa City, IA HUD Metro FMR Area12 ZIPs | $896 | $981 | $1,170 | $1,622 | $1,953 | $105,899 | FY2026 | 43 |
| Jasper County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area11 ZIPs | $769 | $804 | $997 | $1,330 | $1,349 | $112,418 | FY2026 | 42 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD MSA13 ZIPs | $759 | $876 | $1,094 | $1,318 | $1,462 | $97,129 | FY2026 | 42 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HUD Metro FMR Area17 ZIPs | $709 | $774 | $1,014 | $1,315 | $1,680 | $95,190 | FY2026 | 41 |
| Dubuque, IA MSA8 ZIPs | $782 | $844 | $1,084 | $1,453 | $1,810 | $109,023 | FY2026 | 29 |
| Clinton County, IA7 ZIPs | $679 | $736 | $964 | $1,203 | $1,458 | $91,305 | FY2026 | 27 |
| Ames, IA HUD Metro FMR Area7 ZIPs | $932 | $986 | $1,112 | $1,542 | $1,853 | $113,071 | FY2026 | 20 |
| Clay County, IA4 ZIPs | $730 | $739 | $973 | $1,205 | $1,289 | $100,222 | FY2026 | 19 |
Source: HUD User Income Limits and HUD SAFMR. Each row is a HUD area represented by listed property locations; the displayed HUD fiscal year is the latest available for that area. HUD income limits are reference data and do not establish official LIHTC/MTSP limits.
| Property-Location-Weighted Indicator | Iowa Property-Location Summary |
|---|---|
| Median gross rent (U.S. Census ACS) | $898/mo |
| Property-location-weighted 2-Bedroom HUD Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) | $1,083/mo |
| Estimated property-location-weighted 4-person income benchmark | $91,837/yr |
| Median household income (Census ACS) | $69,250/yr |
| Renter-occupied housing share | 31.2% |
| Cost-burdened renters (spending 30%+ of income on rent) | 42.2% |
| Severely cost-burdened renters (spending 50%+ of income on rent) | 20.5% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year ZIP-code data and HUD SAFMR. Geography: ZIP-code locations represented by listed properties in Iowa. Dataset year: not recorded or mixed in the local data. The summary is property-location-weighted and is not an official statewide qualification limit.
Methodology: Fair Market Rent benchmarks are summarized from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMR), HUD income limits by their latest available fiscal year, and U.S. Census ACS 5-year ZIP-code estimates across represented property locations in Iowa. The local dataset does not record an FMR year. Local Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) establish their own payment standards; the 90%–110% figures are illustrative calculations only.