Cooper County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 16,893.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$668/mo
↑ 18.2% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$730/mo
↑ 16.2% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$958/mo
↑ 16.3% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,182/mo
↑ 15.1% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,497/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
-15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $565 | $668 | +$103 (+18.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $628 | $730 | +$102 (+16.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $824 | $958 | +$134 (+16.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,027 | $1,182 | +$155 (+15.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,382 | $1,497 | +$115 (+8.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,200
$2,433/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,320
$3,193/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
McDonald County
1 BR: $677/mo
Ozark County
1 BR: $677/mo
Sullivan part
1 BR: $995/mo
Ralls County
1 BR: $677/mo
Audrain County
1 BR: $690/mo
Perry County
1 BR: $868/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.