Butler County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 42,280.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$660/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$682/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
-29% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$895/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
-24% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,194/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,199/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-32% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $615 | $660 | +$45 (+7.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $628 | $682 | +$54 (+8.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $824 | $895 | +$71 (+8.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,128 | $1,194 | +$66 (+5.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,150 | $1,199 | +$49 (+4.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,280
$2,273/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,800
$2,983/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Benton County
1 BR: $708/mo
Barton County
1 BR: $734/mo
Pulaski County
1 BR: $809/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $995/mo
Ripley County
1 BR: $731/mo
Osage County
1 BR: $694/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.