St. Louis city
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 298,018.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$955/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
+7% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$995/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
+4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,218/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
+4% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,568/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
+3% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,812/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
+3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $951 | $955 | +$4 (+0.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $984 | $995 | +$11 (+1.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,215 | $1,218 | +$3 (+0.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,570 | $1,568 | $-2 (-0.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,806 | $1,812 | +$6 (+0.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,800
$3,317/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$48,720
$4,060/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Scott County
1 BR: $709/mo
Ozark County
1 BR: $677/mo
Bollinger County
1 BR: $807/mo
Cass County
1 BR: $1,197/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $995/mo
Daviess 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.