Rent in Johnson County, MO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$965$11,580 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,033 (+7%)How much rent can you afford in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 | $810 | $9,720 | $32,400 | $15.58/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $815 | $9,780 | $32,600 | $15.67/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $965 | $11,580 | $38,600 | $18.56/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,342 | $16,104 | $53,680 | $25.81/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,619 | $19,428 | $64,760 | $31.13/hr |
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Rent in Johnson County, MO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Johnson County, MO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,033 for a two-bedroom, up 7% from $965. A one-bedroom goes from $815 to $856, a studio from $810 to $761.
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 Johnson County, MO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $815 for a one-bedroom and $965 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,580 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 Johnson County, MO?
To keep a $965 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.56 an hour, or $38,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $815 takes $15.67 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Johnson County, MO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $810, one bedroom $815, two $965, three $1,342 and four $1,619 a month.
Is rent affordable in Johnson County, MO?
For the typical household, earning $67,272 a year ($5,606 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $965 takes 17.2% 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: ($965 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.56 an hour.