FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Knox County
Studio
$660
1BR
$677
2BR
$888
3BR
$1,086
4BR
$1,320
Knox County, Missouri
FIPS 29103 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Knox County, MO
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $660 | $7,920 |
| 1-Bedroom | $677 | $8,124 |
| 2-Bedroom | $888 | $10,656 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,086 | $13,032 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,320 | $15,840 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $888/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$35,520/yr ($2,960/mo). Area Median Income is $80,900.
At MO's state minimum wage of $13.75/hr, a worker would need to work 50 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $660 | $677 | $888 | $1,086 | $1,320 |
| FY2025 | $615 | $628 | $824 | $993 | $1,242 |
| FY2024 | $617 | $623 | $818 | $989 | $1,249 |
| FY2023 | $568 | $586 | $771 | $938 | $1,195 |
| FY2022 | $489 | $521 | $685 | $847 | $1,061 |
| FY2021 | $457 | $502 | $662 | $824 | $1,018 |
| FY2020 | $426 | $481 | $634 | $851 | $968 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $80,900
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $17,000 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $28,350 | $32,400 | $36,450 | $40,450 | $43,700 | $46,950 |
| 80% AMI | $45,300 | $51,800 | $58,250 | $64,700 | $69,900 | $75,100 |