What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bates County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Bates County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area is $927 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $702, 1-bedroom is $706, 3-bedroom is $1,232, and 4-bedroom is $1,555.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Bates County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $37,080 per year ($3,090 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $927 in Bates County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Bates County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$702

1BR

$706

2BR

$927

3BR

$1,232

4BR

$1,555

Hours/week at min wage

52 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $13.75/hr (MO)

National rank

#618

of 661 U.S. metros (top 94% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+4%

+$36 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +31.3%

Voucher payment standard

$834–$1,020

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Bates County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$702	$8,424
1-Bedroom	$706	$8,472
2-Bedroom	$927	$11,124
3-Bedroom	$1,232	$14,784
4-Bedroom	$1,555	$18,660

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $698 → FY2026 $927

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$702	$706	$927	$1,232	$1,555
FY2025	$675	$679	$891	$1,174	$1,496
FY2024	$646	$650	$854	$1,111	$1,449
FY2023	$604	$608	$800	$1,043	$1,317
FY2022	$521	$534	$703	$933	$1,100
FY2021	$506	$536	$706	$931	$1,112
FY2020	$485	$530	$698	$911	$1,098

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $84,100

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$17,700	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$29,450	$33,650	$37,850	$42,050	$45,450	$48,800
80% AMI (Low)	$47,150	$53,850	$60,600	$67,300	$72,700	$78,100

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$11,124/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

13.2% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$37,080/yr

$3,090/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$735	$841	$946	$1,135	$1,219
60% AMI Maximum	$883	$1,009	$1,135	$1,362	$1,463

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$702	$706	$927	$1,232	$1,366
Low HOME Rent	$736	$841	$946	$1,051	$1,136

Compare Bates County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area With Other MO Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

Bates County