Pulaski County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 53,726.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$789/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$809/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,062/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,477/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
-3% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,699/mo
↑ 2.3% YoY
-3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $789 | +$29 (+3.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $765 | $809 | +$44 (+5.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,004 | $1,062 | +$58 (+5.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,407 | $1,477 | +$70 (+5.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,660 | $1,699 | +$39 (+2.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,360
$2,697/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,480
$3,540/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Dade County
1 BR: $729/mo
St. Charles County
1 BR: $995/mo
Holt County
1 BR: $677/mo
Barry County
1 BR: $677/mo
Vernon County
1 BR: $703/mo
Pettis County
1 BR: $745/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.