Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Knox County vs Missouri
How do Knox County and Missouri rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $677
- Knox County (1BR)
- $777
- Missouri (1BR)
- −13%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Knox County is 13% cheaper than Missouri at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($677 vs $777). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Knox County | Missouri | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $660 | $734 | −$74 (-10%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $677 | $777 | −$100 (-13%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $888 | $972 | −$84 (-9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,086 | $1,268 | −$182 (-14%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,320 | $1,460 | −$140 (-10%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Knox County is 29% below the US average. Missouri is 19% below.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).