Ste. Genevieve County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 18,494.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$685/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$767/mo
↑ 11.5% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$922/mo
↑ 2.2% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,105/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
-28% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,547/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $673 | $685 | +$12 (+1.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $688 | $767 | +$79 (+11.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $902 | $922 | +$20 (+2.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,087 | $1,105 | +$18 (+1.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,474 | $1,547 | +$73 (+5.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,680
$2,557/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,880
$3,073/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Franklin County
1 BR: $995/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $677/mo
Livingston County
1 BR: $677/mo
Scotland County
1 BR: $705/mo
Perry County
1 BR: $868/mo
Cass 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.