Macon County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 15,173.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$645/mo
↑ 12.8% YoY
-28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$713/mo
↑ 12.1% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$936/mo
↑ 12.2% YoY
-20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,212/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,324/mo
↑ 10.5% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $572 | $645 | +$73 (+12.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $636 | $713 | +$77 (+12.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $834 | $936 | +$102 (+12.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,166 | $1,212 | +$46 (+3.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,198 | $1,324 | +$126 (+10.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,520
$2,377/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,440
$3,120/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Adair County
1 BR: $708/mo
Dallas County
1 BR: $732/mo
Vernon County
1 BR: $703/mo
Texas County
1 BR: $694/mo
Bollinger County
1 BR: $807/mo
Dade County
1 BR: $729/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.