Rent in Moniteau County, MO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$922$11,064 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $963 (+4.4%)How much rent can you afford in Moniteau 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 Moniteau 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 | $698 | $8,376 | $27,920 | $13.42/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $703 | $8,436 | $28,120 | $13.52/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $922 | $11,064 | $36,880 | $17.73/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,260 | $15,120 | $50,400 | $24.23/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,413 | $16,956 | $56,520 | $27.17/hr |
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Rent in Moniteau County, MO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Moniteau County, MO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $963 for a two-bedroom, up 4.4% from $922. A one-bedroom goes from $703 to $736, a studio from $698 to $731.
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 Moniteau County, MO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $703 for a one-bedroom and $922 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,064 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 Moniteau County, MO?
To keep a $922 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.73 an hour, or $36,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $703 takes $13.52 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Moniteau County, MO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $698, one bedroom $703, two $922, three $1,260 and four $1,413 a month.
Is rent affordable in Moniteau County, MO?
For the typical household, earning $65,715 a year ($5,476 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $922 takes 16.8% 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: ($922 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.73 an hour.