McDonald County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 23,381.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$672/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-25% 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
$1,235/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
-19% 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 | $624 | $672 | +$48 (+7.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $628 | $677 | +$49 (+7.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $824 | $888 | +$64 (+7.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,104 | $1,235 | +$131 (+11.9%) |
| 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
Sullivan County
1 BR: $809/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $677/mo
Jasper County
1 BR: $765/mo
Pike County
1 BR: $700/mo
Cooper County
1 BR: $730/mo
Howard County
1 BR: $796/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.