Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in Iowa 2026
There are 1 military housing areas in Iowa. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $1,770/month in Des Moines to $1,770/month in Des Moines. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
Find BAH Rates by ZIP Code
Highest E-5 w/Dep
$1,770
Des Moines
Lowest E-5 w/Dep
$1,770
Des Moines
Housing Areas
1
MHAs in IA
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $1,770 | $1,359 | $2,433 |
How Iowa BAH compares
Iowa has a single market-priced MHA: Des Moines, IA, where an E-5 with dependents draws $1,770/mo — 22.7% below the national MHA average of $2,289.
Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file. Benchmark: E-5 with dependents across 299 market-priced MHAs nationwide.