Wayne County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Missouri. Population: 11,081.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$660/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$810/mo
↑ 8.9% YoY
-16% 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
↑ 6.5% YoY
-30% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,490/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $615 | $660 | +$45 (+7.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $744 | $810 | +$66 (+8.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $824 | $888 | +$64 (+7.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,000 | $1,065 | +$65 (+6.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,384 | $1,490 | +$106 (+7.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,400
$2,700/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,520
$2,960/month gross
Other Counties in Missouri
Boone County
1 BR: $1,011/mo
Dent County
1 BR: $680/mo
Adair County
1 BR: $708/mo
DeKalb County
1 BR: $832/mo
Jasper County
1 BR: $765/mo
St. Francois County
1 BR: $689/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.