Bates County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 16,101.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$702/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-21% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$706/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$927/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,232/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,555/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $675 | $702 | +$27 (+4.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $679 | $706 | +$27 (+4.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $891 | $927 | +$36 (+4.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,174 | $1,232 | +$58 (+4.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,496 | $1,555 | +$59 (+3.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,240
$2,353/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,080
$3,090/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Phelps County
1 BR: $742/mo
Boone County
1 BR: $1,011/mo
Schuyler County
1 BR: $677/mo
Scott County
1 BR: $709/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $677/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $995/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.