Polk County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 31,877.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$729/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$733/mo
↑ 7.6% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$888/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
-24% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,235/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,490/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $677 | $729 | +$52 (+7.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $681 | $733 | +$52 (+7.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $837 | $888 | +$51 (+6.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,170 | $1,235 | +$65 (+5.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,406 | $1,490 | +$84 (+6.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,320
$2,443/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,520
$2,960/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Warren County
1 BR: $995/mo
Cass County
1 BR: $1,197/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $677/mo
Pike County
1 BR: $700/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $810/mo
Mercer County
1 BR: $677/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.