Rent in Pike County, MO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$918$11,016 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,025 (+11.7%)How much rent can you afford in Pike 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 Pike 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 | $682 | $8,184 | $27,280 | $13.12/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $700 | $8,400 | $28,000 | $13.46/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $918 | $11,016 | $36,720 | $17.65/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,101 | $13,212 | $44,040 | $21.17/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,215 | $14,580 | $48,600 | $23.37/hr |
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Rent in Pike County, MO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Pike County, MO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,025 for a two-bedroom, up 11.7% from $918. A one-bedroom goes from $700 to $784, a studio from $682 to $755.
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 Pike County, MO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $700 for a one-bedroom and $918 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,016 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 Pike County, MO?
To keep a $918 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.65 an hour, or $36,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $700 takes $13.46 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pike County, MO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $682, one bedroom $700, two $918, three $1,101 and four $1,215 a month.
Is rent affordable in Pike County, MO?
For the typical household, earning $54,989 a year ($4,582 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $918 takes 20% 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: ($918 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.65 an hour.