Scott County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 38,055.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$691/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$709/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$930/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,145/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,231/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
-30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $680 | $691 | +$11 (+1.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $695 | $709 | +$14 (+2.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $912 | $930 | +$18 (+2.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,142 | $1,145 | +$3 (+0.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,209 | $1,231 | +$22 (+1.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,360
$2,363/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,200
$3,100/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Jackson County
1 BR: $1,197/mo
Warren County
1 BR: $995/mo
Gentry County
1 BR: $691/mo
Phelps County
1 BR: $742/mo
Howard County
1 BR: $796/mo
Ralls 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.