Newton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 59,019.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$760/mo
↓ 8.4% YoY
-15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$765/mo
↓ 8.4% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$947/mo
↓ 8.6% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,237/mo
↓ 6.8% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,285/mo
↓ 8.9% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $760 | $-70 (-8.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $835 | $765 | $-70 (-8.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,036 | $947 | $-89 (-8.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,327 | $1,237 | $-90 (-6.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,411 | $1,285 | $-126 (-8.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,600
$2,550/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,880
$3,157/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Cooper County
1 BR: $730/mo
New Madrid County
1 BR: $678/mo
Clinton County
1 BR: $1,197/mo
Putnam County
1 BR: $698/mo
Adair County
1 BR: $708/mo
Cape Girardeau County
1 BR: $807/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.