FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Benton County
Studio
$690
1BR
$708
2BR
$929
3BR
$1,194
4BR
$1,453
Benton County, Missouri
FIPS 29015 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Benton County, MO
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $690 | $8,280 |
| 1-Bedroom | $708 | $8,496 |
| 2-Bedroom | $929 | $11,148 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,194 | $14,328 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,453 | $17,436 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $929/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$37,160/yr ($3,097/mo). Area Median Income is $68,800.
At MO's state minimum wage of $13.75/hr, a worker would need to work 52 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $690 | $708 | $929 | $1,194 | $1,453 |
| FY2025 | $654 | $668 | $877 | $1,086 | $1,230 |
| FY2024 | $616 | $622 | $817 | $1,071 | $1,227 |
| FY2023 | $563 | $567 | $746 | $990 | $1,256 |
| FY2022 | $517 | $521 | $685 | $948 | $1,172 |
| FY2021 | $499 | $502 | $662 | $944 | $1,146 |
| FY2020 | $478 | $481 | $634 | $915 | $1,113 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $68,800
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $16,300 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $27,150 | $31,000 | $34,900 | $38,750 | $41,850 | $44,950 |
| 80% AMI | $43,400 | $49,600 | $55,800 | $62,000 | $67,000 | $71,950 |