Rent in Dent County, MO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$892$10,704 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $998 (+11.9%)How much rent can you afford in Dent 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 Dent 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 | $663 | $7,956 | $26,520 | $12.75/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $680 | $8,160 | $27,200 | $13.08/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $892 | $10,704 | $35,680 | $17.15/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,070 | $12,840 | $42,800 | $20.58/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,326 | $15,912 | $53,040 | $25.50/hr |
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Rent in Dent County, MO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Dent County, MO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $998 for a two-bedroom, up 11.9% from $892. A one-bedroom goes from $680 to $763, a studio from $663 to $735.
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 Dent County, MO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $680 for a one-bedroom and $892 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,704 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 Dent County, MO?
To keep a $892 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.15 an hour, or $35,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $680 takes $13.08 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Dent County, MO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $663, one bedroom $680, two $892, three $1,070 and four $1,326 a month.
Is rent affordable in Dent County, MO?
For the typical household, earning $56,312 a year ($4,693 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $892 takes 19% 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: ($892 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.15 an hour.