Rent in Taney County, MO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,029$12,348 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,126 (+9.4%)How much rent can you afford in Taney 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 Taney 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 | $779 | $9,348 | $31,160 | $14.98/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $784 | $9,408 | $31,360 | $15.08/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,029 | $12,348 | $41,160 | $19.79/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,329 | $15,948 | $53,160 | $25.56/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,522 | $18,264 | $60,880 | $29.27/hr |
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Rent in Taney County, MO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Taney County, MO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,126 for a two-bedroom, up 9.4% from $1,029. A one-bedroom goes from $784 to $861, a studio from $779 to $855.
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 Taney County, MO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $784 for a one-bedroom and $1,029 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,348 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 Taney County, MO?
To keep a $1,029 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.79 an hour, or $41,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $784 takes $15.08 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Taney County, MO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $779, one bedroom $784, two $1,029, three $1,329 and four $1,522 a month.
Is rent affordable in Taney County, MO?
For the typical household, earning $56,497 a year ($4,708 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,029 takes 21.9% 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: ($1,029 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.79 an hour.