Biggest Rent Increases in Missouri — FY2026
Metro areas where the 2-bedroom FMR rose the most year-over-year in Missouri. Largest year-over-year 2BR increase first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →
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| # | Metro Area | State | FY2025 2BR | FY2026 2BR | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooper County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area | MO | $824 | $958 | +$134 (+16.3%) |
| 2 | Columbia, MO MSA | MO | $1,007 | $1,160 | +$153 (+15.2%) |
| 3 | Howard County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area | MO | $912 | $1,044 | +$132 (+14.5%) |
| 4 | Springfield, MO HUD Metro FMR Area | MO | $998 | $1,095 | +$97 (+9.7%) |
| 5 | Dallas County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area | MO | $824 | $888 | +$64 (+7.8%) |
| 6 | Polk County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area | MO | $837 | $888 | +$51 (+6.1%) |
| 7 | Moniteau County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area | MO | $883 | $922 | +$39 (+4.4%) |
| 8 | Callaway County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area | MO | $998 | $1,042 | +$44 (+4.4%) |
| 9 | Bates County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area | MO | $891 | $927 | +$36 (+4%) |
| 10 | Jefferson City, MO HUD Metro FMR Area | MO | $891 | $910 | +$19 (+2.1%) |
| 11 | Joplin, MO MSA | MO | $1,036 | $947 | +$-89 (+-8.6%) |