Washington County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 23,580.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$660/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$774/mo
↑ 14.0% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$888/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-24% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,065/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-30% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,276/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $615 | $660 | +$45 (+7.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $679 | $774 | +$95 (+14.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $824 | $888 | +$64 (+7.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $993 | $1,065 | +$72 (+7.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,233 | $1,276 | +$43 (+3.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,960
$2,580/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,520
$2,960/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Perry County
1 BR: $868/mo
Harrison County
1 BR: $677/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $677/mo
Camden County
1 BR: $716/mo
Butler County
1 BR: $682/mo
Phelps County
1 BR: $742/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.