Dent County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 14,509.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$663/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$680/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
-29% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$892/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
-24% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,070/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-30% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,326/mo
↑ 13.5% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $615 | $663 | +$48 (+7.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $628 | $680 | +$52 (+8.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $824 | $892 | +$68 (+8.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $993 | $1,070 | +$77 (+7.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,168 | $1,326 | +$158 (+13.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,200
$2,267/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,680
$2,973/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Adair County
1 BR: $708/mo
Ralls County
1 BR: $677/mo
Ray County
1 BR: $1,197/mo
Douglas County
1 BR: $677/mo
Gentry County
1 BR: $691/mo
Lewis 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.