Boone County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 184,043.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$800/mo
↑ 15.8% YoY
-10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,011/mo
↑ 17.3% YoY
+5% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,160/mo
↑ 15.2% YoY
-1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,573/mo
↑ 15.7% YoY
+3% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,861/mo
↑ 16.2% YoY
+6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $691 | $800 | +$109 (+15.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $862 | $1,011 | +$149 (+17.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,007 | $1,160 | +$153 (+15.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,360 | $1,573 | +$213 (+15.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,601 | $1,861 | +$260 (+16.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$40,440
$3,370/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,400
$3,867/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Marion County
1 BR: $729/mo
Harrison County
1 BR: $677/mo
Ste. Genevieve County
1 BR: $767/mo
Linn County
1 BR: $677/mo
Carter County
1 BR: $677/mo
Perry County
1 BR: $868/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.