Lawrence County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 38,231.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$660/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$677/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-29% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$888/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-24% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,169/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,337/mo
↑ 8.0% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $624 | $660 | +$36 (+5.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $628 | $677 | +$49 (+7.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $824 | $888 | +$64 (+7.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,115 | $1,169 | +$54 (+4.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,238 | $1,337 | +$99 (+8.0%) |
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
Cooper County
1 BR: $730/mo
Osage County
1 BR: $694/mo
Stoddard County
1 BR: $677/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $677/mo
St. Clair County
1 BR: $677/mo
Dallas County
1 BR: $732/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.