Shelby County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 6,049.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$660/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$703/mo
↑ 10.2% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$888/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-24% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,189/mo
↑ 12.9% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,429/mo
↑ 11.2% YoY
-19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $615 | $660 | +$45 (+7.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $638 | $703 | +$65 (+10.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $824 | $888 | +$64 (+7.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,053 | $1,189 | +$136 (+12.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,285 | $1,429 | +$144 (+11.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,120
$2,343/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,520
$2,960/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Grundy County
1 BR: $677/mo
Cole County
1 BR: $694/mo
Adair County
1 BR: $708/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $810/mo
Scotland County
1 BR: $705/mo
Macon County
1 BR: $713/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.