Perry County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 18,970.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$707/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-21% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$868/mo
↑ 10.0% YoY
-9% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$952/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,260/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,265/mo
↑ 0.9% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $656 | $707 | +$51 (+7.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $789 | $868 | +$79 (+10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $879 | $952 | +$73 (+8.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,183 | $1,260 | +$77 (+6.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,254 | $1,265 | +$11 (+0.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,720
$2,893/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,080
$3,173/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Morgan County
1 BR: $745/mo
Barry County
1 BR: $677/mo
Dade County
1 BR: $729/mo
Reynolds County
1 BR: $677/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $995/mo
Cedar County
1 BR: $677/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.