Rent in Boone County, MO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,160$13,920 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,076 (−7.2%)How much rent can you afford in Boone 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 Boone 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 | $800 | $9,600 | $32,000 | $15.38/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,011 | $12,132 | $40,440 | $19.44/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,160 | $13,920 | $46,400 | $22.31/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,573 | $18,876 | $62,920 | $30.25/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,861 | $22,332 | $74,440 | $35.79/hr |
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Living and working in Boone County, MO
Rent in Boone County, MO: common questions
How much is rent going down in Boone County, MO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,076 for a two-bedroom, down 7.2% from $1,160. A one-bedroom goes from $1,011 to $959, a studio from $800 to $749.
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 Boone County, MO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,011 for a one-bedroom and $1,160 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,920 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 Boone County, MO?
To keep a $1,160 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.31 an hour, or $46,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,011 takes $19.44 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Boone County, MO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $800, one bedroom $1,011, two $1,160, three $1,573 and four $1,861 a month.
Is rent affordable in Boone County, MO?
For the typical household, earning $72,758 a year ($6,063 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,160 takes 19.1% 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: ($1,160 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.31 an hour.