Vernon County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 19,777.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$686/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$703/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$923/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,160/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,373/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $669 | $686 | +$17 (+2.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $684 | $703 | +$19 (+2.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $897 | $923 | +$26 (+2.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,096 | $1,160 | +$64 (+5.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,352 | $1,373 | +$21 (+1.6%) |
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
Shannon County
1 BR: $677/mo
Gasconade County
1 BR: $677/mo
Barton County
1 BR: $734/mo
Johnson County
1 BR: $815/mo
Morgan County
1 BR: $745/mo
Saline 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.