Missouri Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
Midwest region · 95 HUD FMR areas
In FY2026, Missouri has 95 HUD Fair Market Rent areas with a median 2-bedroom FMR of $888/month. Across the state, the 2-bedroom FMR ranges from $888 (Adair County, MO) to $1,358 (Kansas City, MO-KS). That median is $87 below the national median FMR of $975, ranking Missouri #43 of 51 states (1 = most expensive). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median.
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Missouri median FMR by bedroom size
| Unit size | Median FMR (per month) |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $660 |
| 1-bedroom | $698 |
| 2-bedroom | $888 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,192 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,336 |
These are medians across the state's areas; an individual metro can be much higher or lower. The population-weighted average 2-bedroom FMR (weighting each area by its population) is $1,138.
Every FMR area in Missouri
| FMR area | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $955 | $995 | $1,218 | $1,568 | $1,812 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,095 | $1,197 | $1,358 | $1,769 | $2,103 |
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Detailed pages: St. Louis, MO-IL · Kansas City, MO-KS.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Missouri for FY2026?
Missouri has 95 HUD Fair Market Rent areas. The median 2-bedroom FMR across them is $888 per month, ranging from $888 (Adair County, MO) to $1,358 (Kansas City, MO-KS). HUD sets FMRs by metro/county, not statewide, so use the area closest to where you live. Verify at huduser.gov.
Which Missouri area has the highest and lowest FMR?
In FY2026 the highest 2-bedroom FMR in Missouri is $1,358 in Kansas City, MO-KS, and the lowest is $888 in Adair County, MO. Rents are highest in the largest metros and lowest in rural counties.
Is Missouri expensive for renters compared with other states?
Missouri's median 2-bedroom FMR of $888 is $87 below the national median FMR of $975 (-9%). It ranks #43 of 51 states and DC by median 2-bedroom FMR (1 = most expensive).
How does FMR relate to Section 8 vouchers in Missouri?
Public housing agencies in Missouri set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards at roughly 90–110% of the local FMR. Your subsidy covers the gap between that standard and about 30% of your adjusted income. Contact the PHA for your county for exact figures.
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Source & accuracy
FY2026 Fair Market Rents, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development — HUD USER (public domain). State medians and ranges are computed over HUD's area-level FMRs (see methodology). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median; verify on huduser.gov.
Last updated: 2026-06-20