Stone County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 31,314.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$649/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-27% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$703/mo
↑ 8.8% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$923/mo
↑ 8.8% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,284/mo
↑ 8.1% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,548/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $607 | $649 | +$42 (+6.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $646 | $703 | +$57 (+8.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $848 | $923 | +$75 (+8.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,188 | $1,284 | +$96 (+8.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,424 | $1,548 | +$124 (+8.7%) |
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
$36,920
$3,077/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Livingston County
1 BR: $677/mo
Cole County
1 BR: $694/mo
Carter County
1 BR: $677/mo
McDonald County
1 BR: $677/mo
Texas County
1 BR: $694/mo
Clinton 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.