Ripley County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 10,839.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$660/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$731/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$888/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-24% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,141/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,420/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
-19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $615 | $660 | +$45 (+7.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $664 | $731 | +$67 (+10.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $824 | $888 | +$64 (+7.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,020 | $1,141 | +$121 (+11.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,312 | $1,420 | +$108 (+8.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,240
$2,437/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,520
$2,960/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Dent County
1 BR: $680/mo
Howell County
1 BR: $677/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $677/mo
Callaway County
1 BR: $794/mo
Benton County
1 BR: $708/mo
Platte County
1 BR: $1,197/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.