Ozark County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 8,688.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$660/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$677/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-29% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$888/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-24% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,065/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
-30% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,176/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-33% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $633 | $660 | +$27 (+4.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $646 | $677 | +$31 (+4.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $848 | $888 | +$40 (+4.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,022 | $1,065 | +$43 (+4.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,124 | $1,176 | +$52 (+4.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,080
$2,257/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,520
$2,960/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Scotland County
1 BR: $705/mo
Howard County
1 BR: $796/mo
Chariton County
1 BR: $677/mo
Cape Girardeau County
1 BR: $807/mo
Cass County
1 BR: $1,197/mo
Vernon County
1 BR: $703/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.