Scotland County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 4,720.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$660/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$705/mo
↑ 12.3% YoY
-26% 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
↑ 6.9% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,490/mo
↑ 20.0% YoY
-15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $615 | $660 | +$45 (+7.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $628 | $705 | +$77 (+12.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $824 | $888 | +$64 (+7.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,155 | $1,235 | +$80 (+6.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,242 | $1,490 | +$248 (+20.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,200
$2,350/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,520
$2,960/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Callaway County
1 BR: $794/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $677/mo
Pike County
1 BR: $700/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $774/mo
St. Charles County
1 BR: $995/mo
Douglas 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.