Rent in Callaway County, MO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,042$12,504 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,123 (+7.8%)How much rent can you afford in Callaway 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 Callaway 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 | $789 | $9,468 | $31,560 | $15.17/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $794 | $9,528 | $31,760 | $15.27/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,042 | $12,504 | $41,680 | $20.04/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,249 | $14,988 | $49,960 | $24.02/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,472 | $17,664 | $58,880 | $28.31/hr |
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Rent in Callaway County, MO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Callaway County, MO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,123 for a two-bedroom, up 7.8% from $1,042. A one-bedroom goes from $794 to $858, a studio from $789 to $853.
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 Callaway County, MO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $794 for a one-bedroom and $1,042 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,504 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 Callaway County, MO?
To keep a $1,042 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.04 an hour, or $41,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $794 takes $15.27 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Callaway County, MO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $789, one bedroom $794, two $1,042, three $1,249 and four $1,472 a month.
Is rent affordable in Callaway County, MO?
For the typical household, earning $74,176 a year ($6,181 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,042 takes 16.9% 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: ($1,042 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.04 an hour.