Howard County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 10,142.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$720/mo
↑ 15.2% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$796/mo
↑ 14.5% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,044/mo
↑ 14.5% YoY
-11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,252/mo
↑ 13.9% YoY
-18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,382/mo
↑ 13.8% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $625 | $720 | +$95 (+15.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $695 | $796 | +$101 (+14.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $912 | $1,044 | +$132 (+14.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,099 | $1,252 | +$153 (+13.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,214 | $1,382 | +$168 (+13.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,840
$2,653/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,760
$3,480/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
New Madrid County
1 BR: $678/mo
Christian County
1 BR: $883/mo
Taney County
1 BR: $784/mo
Sullivan County
1 BR: $809/mo
Shelby County
1 BR: $703/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $1,197/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.