Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Christian County, Missouri
Christian County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,113 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,058 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $21.40 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,113
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 11% less than in Missouri
- Typical rent
- $1,058
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 2% more than in Missouri
- Wage needed
- $21.40
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $44,520 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 41%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 11% less than in Missouri
Only here
Renting in Christian County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Christian County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,058, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Greene County ($989).
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At $83,437, Christian County ranks 6th among the 115 counties in Missouri for the highest typical household income.
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At $1,058, Christian County ranks 9th among the 115 counties in Missouri for the highest typical rent.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Christian County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Christian County was $1,526 a month in September 2026: 5.6% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $908 | $17.46 | $36,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $913 | $17.56 | $36,520 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,113 | $21.40 | $44,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,539 | $29.60 | $61,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,768 | $34.00 | $70,720 |
HUD area: Springfield, MO HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 23 ZIP codes in Christian County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $990 in 65610 to $1,310 in 65631. 7 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,113).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 65610 | Lawrence County, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,560 |
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| 65610 | Springfield, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,560 |
| 65610 | Stone County, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,560 |
| 65620 | Springfield, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 65629 | Springfield, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 65630 | Springfield, MO | $880 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,490 | $1,680 |
| 65630 | Taney County, MO | $880 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,490 | $1,680 |
| 65631 | Springfield, MO | $1,050 | $1,070 | $1,310 | $1,810 | $2,090 |
| 65631 | Stone County, MO | $1,050 | $1,070 | $1,310 | $1,810 | $2,090 |
| 65657 | Springfield, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 65669 | Springfield, MO | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,290 | $1,780 | $2,050 |
| 65669 | Stone County, MO | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,290 | $1,780 | $2,050 |
| 65714 | Springfield, MO | $950 | $960 | $1,170 | $1,620 | $1,860 |
| 65714 | Stone County, MO | $950 | $960 | $1,170 | $1,620 | $1,860 |
| 65720 | Douglas County, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 65720 | Springfield, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 65721 | Springfield, MO | $970 | $980 | $1,190 | $1,650 | $1,890 |
| 65728 | Springfield, MO | $840 | $880 | $1,110 | $1,530 | $1,800 |
| 65728 | Stone County, MO | $840 | $880 | $1,110 | $1,530 | $1,800 |
| 65753 | Douglas County, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 65753 | Springfield, MO | $790 | $800 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 65754 | Springfield, MO | $830 | $870 | $1,110 | $1,530 | $1,800 |
| 65754 | Stone County, MO | $830 | $870 | $1,110 | $1,530 | $1,800 |
- 65610 · Lawrence County, MO $990$1,350
- 65610 · Springfield, MO $990$1,350
- 65610 · Stone County, MO $990$1,350
- 65620 · Springfield, MO $990$1,350
- 65629 · Springfield, MO $990$1,350
- 65630 · Springfield, MO $1,110$1,490
- 65630 · Taney County, MO $1,110$1,490
- 65631 · Springfield, MO $1,310$1,810
- 65631 · Stone County, MO $1,310$1,810
- 65657 · Springfield, MO $990$1,350
- 65669 · Springfield, MO $1,290$1,780
- 65669 · Stone County, MO $1,290$1,780
- 65714 · Springfield, MO $1,170$1,620
- 65714 · Stone County, MO $1,170$1,620
- 65720 · Douglas County, MO $990$1,350
- 65720 · Springfield, MO $990$1,350
- 65721 · Springfield, MO $1,190$1,650
- 65728 · Springfield, MO $1,110$1,530
- 65728 · Stone County, MO $1,110$1,530
- 65753 · Douglas County, MO $990$1,350
- 65753 · Springfield, MO $990$1,350
- 65754 · Springfield, MO $1,110$1,530
- 65754 · Stone County, MO $1,110$1,530
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Christian County, 41% of renter households are in that position; in Missouri, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
41%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
8,466 households rent in Christian County
- Spend half or more of their income 22%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 18%
- Spend less than 30% 59%
Compared with the state and the country
- Christian 41%
- Missouri 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Christian County
HUD lists 22 properties with homes for low-income households in Christian County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 21
- HUD-assisted
- 1
838 homes in all; 633 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Stone Meadow Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 412 S Fairway Ave, Nixa 65714 76 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 64 · In service since 2014 · For people with disabilities, families
- The Villas at Copper Leaf Tax credit (LIHTC) 305 E Peachtree Dr, Nixa 65714 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Abbey Orchard Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 202 S Truman Blvd, Nixa 65714 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 1994
- Mountain Boulevard Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2041 W Bingham St, Ozark 65721 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 1996
- Highland Ridge Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 731 N Galileo Dr, Nixa 65714 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2012 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Branson/Christian Co Tax credit (LIHTC) 202 S Truman Blvd, Nixa 65714 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 1994
- Mountain Boulevard Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2021 W Bingham St, Ozark 65721 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 1996
- Nixa Heights Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 404 S Fairway Ave, Nixa 65714 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 1990
- Villas at Forest Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 840 S Red Maple Ct, Nixa 65714 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1998
- Nicholas Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 347 S Nicholas Rd, Nixa 65714 39 homes, 38 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Finley Cottages Tax credit (LIHTC) 1523 Pebblebrooke Dr, Ozark 65721 42 homes, 33 low-income · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Ozark Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 605 S 4th St, Ozark 65721 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 1992
- Mountain Boulevard Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2040 W Bingham St, Ozark 65721 48 homes, 20 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 1996
- Nixa Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 408 S Fairway Ave, Nixa 65714 20 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1988
- Crowhaven Apartments HUD-assisted 1096 Care Ave, Nixa 65714 16 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (417) 885-7899
- 119 S Cedar ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 119 S Cedar St, Billings 65610 12 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1988
- Forest Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 840 S Red Maple Ct, Nixa 65714 2 low-income homes · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 1998
- Terraces at Copper Leaf Tax credit (LIHTC) 306 E Peachtree Dr, Nixa 65714 47 homes
- Ozark Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 402 S 11th St, Ozark 65721 44 homes
- The Villas at Forest Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 944 W Arrow Wood Ln, Nixa 65714 30 homes
- Ozark Trails Tax credit (LIHTC) 2413 W Spring Dr, Ozark 65721 25 homes
- Branson Christian County II LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 252 S Truman Blvd, Nixa 65714 19 homes
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Christian County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. A public housing agency runs it. HUD lists none with an office in Christian County; the state's agencies can help you. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,200 | $32,000 | $51,200 |
| 2 people | $21,950 | $36,600 | $58,500 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,150 | $65,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,700 | $73,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,400 | $78,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,050 | $84,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,700 | $90,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,350 | $96,500 |
Area median income: $91,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Springfield, MO HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $817 – $999
- 1 bedroom $822 – $1,004
- 2 bedrooms $1,002 – $1,224
- 3 bedrooms $1,385 – $1,693
- 4 bedrooms $1,591 – $1,945
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
HUD lists no housing agency with an office in Christian County. You can apply at another agency in your state: you do not have to live where you apply. Source: HUD
Your rights as a tenant in Missouri
What Missouri law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 2 months of rent
- Mo. Rev. Stat. §535.300.1
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- Mo. Rev. Stat. §535.300.3
- Only a court order can remove youMo. Rev. Stat. §441.233.1
- Repair and deduct from the rentMo. Rev. Stat. §441.234.1-.2
Help
Where to get help with rent in Christian County
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Cambridge Credit Counseling Corporation - Springfield Branch
1515 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield · 16 miles away · Spanish
Also serves in Polish.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
Tool
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Christian County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
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Cash to move in
$2,226
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,113
- Security deposit
- $1,113
- Total
- $2,226
When you'll have it
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What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Christian County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $908; 1 bedroom: $913; 2 bedrooms: $1,113; 3 bedrooms: $1,539; 4 bedrooms: $1,768. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Christian County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,113) without spending more than 30% of income takes $21.40 an hour full time, or $44,520 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Christian County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $45,700 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Christian County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,002 and $1,224 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Christian County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $990 in 65610 to $1,310 in 65631. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Christian County?
HUD lists 22 properties with homes for low-income households in Christian County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Christian County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Christian County, 41% of renter households are in that position; in Missouri, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).