Rent in Pettis County, MO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$978$11,736 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,068 (+9.2%)How much rent can you afford in Pettis 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 Pettis 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 | $740 | $8,880 | $29,600 | $14.23/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $745 | $8,940 | $29,800 | $14.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $978 | $11,736 | $39,120 | $18.81/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,268 | $15,216 | $50,720 | $24.38/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,411 | $16,932 | $56,440 | $27.13/hr |
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Rent in Pettis County, MO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Pettis County, MO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,068 for a two-bedroom, up 9.2% from $978. A one-bedroom goes from $745 to $821, a studio from $740 to $816.
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 Pettis County, MO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $745 for a one-bedroom and $978 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,736 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 Pettis County, MO?
To keep a $978 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.81 an hour, or $39,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $745 takes $14.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pettis County, MO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $740, one bedroom $745, two $978, three $1,268 and four $1,411 a month.
Is rent affordable in Pettis County, MO?
For the typical household, earning $60,430 a year ($5,036 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $978 takes 19.4% 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: ($978 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.81 an hour.