Rent in Benton County, MO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$929$11,148 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,003 (+8%)How much rent can you afford in Benton 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 Benton 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 | $690 | $8,280 | $27,600 | $13.27/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $708 | $8,496 | $28,320 | $13.62/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $929 | $11,148 | $37,160 | $17.87/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,194 | $14,328 | $47,760 | $22.96/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,453 | $17,436 | $58,120 | $27.94/hr |
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Rent in Benton County, MO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Benton County, MO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,003 for a two-bedroom, up 8% from $929. A one-bedroom goes from $708 to $767, a studio from $690 to $739.
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 Benton County, MO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $708 for a one-bedroom and $929 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,148 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 Benton County, MO?
To keep a $929 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.87 an hour, or $37,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $708 takes $13.62 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Benton County, MO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $690, one bedroom $708, two $929, three $1,194 and four $1,453 a month.
Is rent affordable in Benton County, MO?
For the typical household, earning $52,567 a year ($4,381 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $929 takes 21.2% 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: ($929 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.87 an hour.