Missouri · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Perry County, MO

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Perry County, MO at $952 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $868. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $18.31 an hour full time, or $38,080 a year. The typical household there would spend 18.1% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,045 (up 9.8%).

Rent in Perry County, MO at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$952$11,424 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,045 (+9.8%)
Studio$707$14/hr needed
1 bedroom$868$17/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$18.31an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,260$24/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Perry County, MO?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$952Monthly market rent
Share of gross income18.1%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$38,080To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,575At 30% of $62,981
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Perry 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Perry County, MO, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$707$8,484$28,280$13.60/hr
1 bedroom$868$10,416$34,720$16.69/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$952$11,424$38,080$18.31/hr
3 bedrooms$1,260$15,120$50,400$24.23/hr
4 bedrooms$1,265$15,180$50,600$24.33/hr

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Rent in Perry County, MO: common questions

How much is rent going up in Perry County, MO in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,045 for a two-bedroom, up 9.8% from $952. A one-bedroom goes from $868 to $960, a studio from $707 to $770.

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 Perry County, MO?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $868 for a one-bedroom and $952 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,424 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 Perry County, MO?

To keep a $952 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.31 an hour, or $38,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $868 takes $16.69 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Perry County, MO?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $707, one bedroom $868, two $952, three $1,260 and four $1,265 a month.

Is rent affordable in Perry County, MO?

For the typical household, earning $62,981 a year ($5,248 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $952 takes 18.1% 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: ($952 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.31 an hour.