Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Miller County vs St. Louis County

How do Miller County and St. Louis County rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$819
Miller County (1BR)
$995
St. Louis County (1BR)
−18%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Miller County
$819/mo 1BR
Population: 24,855
County
St. Louis County
$995/mo 1BR
Population: 999,703

A 1-bedroom in Miller County is 18% cheaper than St. Louis County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($819 vs $995). 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 Miller County St. Louis County Difference
Studio $667 $955 −$288 (-30%)
1 Bedroom $819 $995 −$176 (-18%)
2 Bedroom $898 $1,218 −$320 (-26%)
3 Bedroom $1,088 $1,568 −$480 (-31%)
4 Bedroom $1,416 $1,812 −$396 (-22%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Miller County is 15% below the US average. St. Louis County is 4% above.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).