Buchanan County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 84,544.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$774/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
-13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$832/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
-13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,077/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,363/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,566/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $774 | +$64 (+9.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $789 | $832 | +$43 (+5.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,035 | $1,077 | +$42 (+4.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,315 | $1,363 | +$48 (+3.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,472 | $1,566 | +$94 (+6.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,280
$2,773/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,080
$3,590/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Stoddard County
1 BR: $677/mo
McDonald County
1 BR: $677/mo
St. Charles County
1 BR: $995/mo
Scotland County
1 BR: $705/mo
Cooper County
1 BR: $730/mo
Carroll 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.