Cape Girardeau County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 81,703.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$763/mo
↑ 2.1% YoY
-15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$807/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$992/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
-16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,380/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY
-10% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,664/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-5% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $747 | $763 | +$16 (+2.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 | $807 | +$13 (+1.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $985 | $992 | +$7 (+0.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,654 | $1,664 | +$10 (+0.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,280
$2,690/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,680
$3,307/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Daviess County
1 BR: $677/mo
Worth County
1 BR: $677/mo
Cole County
1 BR: $694/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $810/mo
Randolph County
1 BR: $693/mo
Lincoln 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.