FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Newton County
Studio
$760
1BR
$765
2BR
$947
3BR
$1,237
4BR
$1,285
Newton County, Missouri
FIPS 29145 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Joplin, MO MSA
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $760 | $9,120 |
| 1-Bedroom | $765 | $9,180 |
| 2-Bedroom | $947 | $11,364 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,237 | $14,844 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,285 | $15,420 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $947/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$37,880/yr ($3,157/mo). Area Median Income is $80,200.
At MO's state minimum wage of $13.75/hr, a worker would need to work 53 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $760 | $765 | $947 | $1,237 | $1,285 |
| FY2025 | $830 | $835 | $1,036 | $1,327 | $1,411 |
| FY2024 | $722 | $741 | $923 | $1,177 | $1,268 |
| FY2023 | $616 | $654 | $821 | $1,042 | $1,157 |
| FY2022 | $562 | $604 | $765 | $989 | $1,071 |
| FY2021 | $566 | $611 | $783 | $1,023 | $1,088 |
| FY2020 | $517 | $563 | $723 | $957 | $1,001 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $80,200
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $16,850 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $28,100 | $32,100 | $36,100 | $40,100 | $43,350 | $46,550 |
| 80% AMI | $44,950 | $51,350 | $57,750 | $64,150 | $69,300 | $74,450 |