Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Macon County vs Missouri
How do Macon County and Missouri rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $713
- Macon County (1BR)
- $777
- Missouri (1BR)
- −8%
- 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 Macon County is 8% cheaper than Missouri at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($713 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 | Macon County | Missouri | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $645 | $734 | −$89 (-12%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $713 | $777 | −$64 (-8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $936 | $972 | −$36 (-4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,212 | $1,268 | −$56 (-4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,324 | $1,460 | −$136 (-9%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Macon County is 26% 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).