Marion County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 28,525.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$707/mo
↑ 19.0% YoY
-21% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$729/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$952/mo
↑ 9.9% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,256/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
-18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,260/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $594 | $707 | +$113 (+19.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $687 | $729 | +$42 (+6.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $866 | $952 | +$86 (+9.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,148 | $1,256 | +$108 (+9.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,152 | $1,260 | +$108 (+9.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,160
$2,430/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,080
$3,173/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Stoddard County
1 BR: $677/mo
Pulaski County
1 BR: $809/mo
Mississippi County
1 BR: $677/mo
Morgan County
1 BR: $745/mo
Henry County
1 BR: $677/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $810/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.