Pettis County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 43,059.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$740/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$745/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$978/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,268/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,411/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $740 | +$30 (+4.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $715 | $745 | +$30 (+4.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $938 | $978 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,207 | $1,268 | +$61 (+5.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,345 | $1,411 | +$66 (+4.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,800
$2,483/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,120
$3,260/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Daviess County
1 BR: $677/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $883/mo
Clinton County
1 BR: $1,197/mo
Cass County
1 BR: $1,197/mo
Moniteau County
1 BR: $703/mo
St. Charles County
1 BR: $995/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.