Rent in Miller County, MO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$898$10,776 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $973 (+8.4%)How much rent can you afford in Miller 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 Miller 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 | $667 | $8,004 | $26,680 | $12.83/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $819 | $9,828 | $32,760 | $15.75/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $898 | $10,776 | $35,920 | $17.27/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,088 | $13,056 | $43,520 | $20.92/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,416 | $16,992 | $56,640 | $27.23/hr |
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Rent in Miller County, MO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Miller County, MO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $973 for a two-bedroom, up 8.4% from $898. A one-bedroom goes from $819 to $890, a studio from $667 to $717.
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 Miller County, MO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $819 for a one-bedroom and $898 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,776 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 Miller County, MO?
To keep a $898 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.27 an hour, or $35,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $819 takes $15.75 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Miller County, MO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $667, one bedroom $819, two $898, three $1,088 and four $1,416 a month.
Is rent affordable in Miller County, MO?
For the typical household, earning $56,736 a year ($4,728 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $898 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: ($898 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.27 an hour.