Rent by ZIP · Buchanan County
Rent in Saint Joseph, MO 64501
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,080 (+4.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $912 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $740 | +12.2% | $747–913 | $668 ±$198 |
| 1 bedroom | $840 | $800 | +5% | $756–924 | $794 ±$120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,080 | $1,030 | +4.9% | $972–1,188 | $853 ±$153 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,300 | +6.2% | $1,242–1,518 | $1,112 ±$70 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,500 | +6.7% | $1,440–1,760 | $946 ±$51 |
Small Area FMRs for the St. Joseph, MO-KS MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for St. Joseph, MO-KS MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,101.
What renters pay in 64501
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64503 | Saint Joseph | $1,150 | $863 |
| 64504 | Saint Joseph | $1,130 | $971 |
| 64505 | Saint Joseph | $1,200 | $950 |
| 64506 | Saint Joseph | $1,100 | $915 |
| 64507 | Saint Joseph | $1,110 | $1,043 |
| 64502 | Saint Joseph | $1,100 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Buchanan County, MO · All MO counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.