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Section 8 rent in Monroe County, MO

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Monroe County, MO, covering 16 ZIP codes.

$867Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$954Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
16ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$600$638$700$702
1 Bedroom$630$678$780$745
2 Bedrooms$820$867$940$954
3 Bedrooms$1,020$1,111$1,250$1,222
4 Bedrooms$1,190$1,306$1,460$1,437

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$1,734$20,808
Triplex3 × 2BR$2,601$31,212
Fourplex4 × 2BR$3,468$41,616
Fourplex4 × 3BR$4,444$53,328

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Missouri multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 16 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
65240 $780 $940 $1,250 $1,460
65243 $780 $940 $1,250 $1,460
65258 $720 $940 $1,130 $1,350
63468 $700 $910 $1,150 $1,410
65275 $690 $900 $1,080 $1,290
63450 $670 $870 $1,100 $1,340
65282 $680 $870 $1,080 $1,200
65260 $670 $860 $1,170 $1,310
65283 $660 $860 $1,060 $1,240
65265 $660 $850 $1,080 $1,250
65270 $640 $830 $1,160 $1,270
63437 $640 $820 $1,060 $1,290
63443 $640 $820 $1,060 $1,240
63456 $630 $820 $1,060 $1,300
63462 $650 $820 $1,070 $1,300

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Monroe County, MO?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Monroe County, MO is $867 per month, ranging from $820 to $940 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $954.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Monroe County, MO, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $820 to $940 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Missouri?
RealG searches live listings across Missouri, runs Section 8 numbers on every property using these HUD rates, and grades each deal A through D against your buying criteria. You can start free with no credit card and see graded deals in this market in minutes.

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