Christian County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 89,568.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$877/mo
↑ 11.0% YoY
-2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$883/mo
↑ 11.1% YoY
-8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,095/mo
↑ 9.7% YoY
-7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,498/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
-2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,701/mo
↑ 10.5% YoY
-3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $790 | $877 | +$87 (+11.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 | $883 | +$88 (+11.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $998 | $1,095 | +$97 (+9.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,372 | $1,498 | +$126 (+9.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,539 | $1,701 | +$162 (+10.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,320
$2,943/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,800
$3,650/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Morgan County
1 BR: $745/mo
McDonald County
1 BR: $677/mo
Dallas County
1 BR: $732/mo
Bollinger County
1 BR: $807/mo
Bates County
1 BR: $706/mo
Audrain County
1 BR: $690/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.