Rent in Bates County, MO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$927$11,124 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,098 (+18.4%)How much rent can you afford in Bates County, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Bates County, MO by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $702 | $8,424 | $28,080 | $13.50/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $706 | $8,472 | $28,240 | $13.58/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $927 | $11,124 | $37,080 | $17.83/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,232 | $14,784 | $49,280 | $23.69/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,555 | $18,660 | $62,200 | $29.90/hr |
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Rent in Bates County, MO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Bates County, MO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,098 for a two-bedroom, up 18.4% from $927. A one-bedroom goes from $706 to $839, a studio from $702 to $834.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Bates County, MO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $706 for a one-bedroom and $927 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,124 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Bates County, MO?
To keep a $927 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.83 an hour, or $37,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $706 takes $13.58 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Bates County, MO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $702, one bedroom $706, two $927, three $1,232 and four $1,555 a month.
Is rent affordable in Bates County, MO?
For the typical household, earning $60,733 a year ($5,061 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $927 takes 18.3% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($927 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.83 an hour.