Howell County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 39,960.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$612/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-31% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$677/mo
↑ 6.8% YoY
-29% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$888/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-24% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,224/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,490/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $615 | $612 | $-3 (-0.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $634 | $677 | +$43 (+6.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $824 | $888 | +$64 (+7.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,155 | $1,224 | +$69 (+6.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,384 | $1,490 | +$106 (+7.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,080
$2,257/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,520
$2,960/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Ozark County
1 BR: $677/mo
Maries County
1 BR: $790/mo
Butler County
1 BR: $682/mo
Ralls County
1 BR: $677/mo
Cedar County
1 BR: $677/mo
Bollinger County
1 BR: $807/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.