Barton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 11,683.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$660/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$734/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$888/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-24% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,235/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,273/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $615 | $660 | +$45 (+7.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $680 | $734 | +$54 (+7.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $824 | $888 | +$64 (+7.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,155 | $1,235 | +$80 (+6.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,274 | $1,273 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,360
$2,447/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,520
$2,960/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Clay County
1 BR: $1,197/mo
Osage County
1 BR: $694/mo
Oregon County
1 BR: $677/mo
Douglas County
1 BR: $677/mo
Holt County
1 BR: $677/mo
Shannon County
1 BR: $677/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.