Benton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 19,616.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$690/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$708/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$929/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,194/mo
↑ 9.9% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,453/mo
↑ 18.1% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $654 | $690 | +$36 (+5.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $668 | $708 | +$40 (+6.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $877 | $929 | +$52 (+5.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,086 | $1,194 | +$108 (+9.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,230 | $1,453 | +$223 (+18.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,320
$2,360/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,160
$3,097/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Clark County
1 BR: $677/mo
St. Louis city
1 BR: $995/mo
Atchison County
1 BR: $677/mo
Harrison County
1 BR: $677/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $1,197/mo
Nodaway County
1 BR: $718/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.