Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Jasper County, Missouri
Jasper County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,153 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $973 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $22.17 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,153
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 8% less than in Missouri
- Typical rent
- $973
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 6% less than in Missouri
- Wage needed
- $22.17
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $46,120 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 49%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 9% more than in Missouri
Only here
Renting in Jasper County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Jasper County has the highest typical rent in its area: $973, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Newton County ($817).
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Jasper County has the 12th lowest homeownership rate of the 115 counties in Missouri (63%).
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 Jasper 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 Jasper County was $1,226 a month in September 2026: 4.4% 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 | $904 | $17.38 | $36,160 |
| 1 bedroom | $910 | $17.50 | $36,400 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,153 | $22.17 | $46,120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,501 | $28.87 | $60,040 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,635 | $31.44 | $65,400 |
HUD area: Joplin, 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 19 ZIP codes in Jasper County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $960 in 64755 to $1,480 in 64834. 12 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,153).
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)
| 64755 | Barton County, MO | $750 | $760 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
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| 64755 | Joplin, MO | $750 | $760 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| 64801 | Joplin, MO | $940 | $950 | $1,200 | $1,560 | $1,700 |
| 64830 | Joplin, MO | $850 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,420 | $1,550 |
| 64832 | Barton County, MO | $1,050 | $1,080 | $1,360 | $1,780 | $1,900 |
| 64832 | Joplin, MO | $1,050 | $1,080 | $1,360 | $1,780 | $1,900 |
| 64833 | Joplin, MO | $930 | $940 | $1,190 | $1,550 | $1,690 |
| 64834 | Joplin, MO | $1,160 | $1,170 | $1,480 | $1,930 | $2,100 |
| 64835 | Joplin, MO | $840 | $840 | $1,070 | $1,390 | $1,520 |
| 64836 | Joplin, MO | $930 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,540 | $1,670 |
| 64841 | Joplin, MO | $850 | $850 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,530 |
| 64849 | Joplin, MO | $790 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,420 |
| 64855 | Barton County, MO | $990 | $990 | $1,260 | $1,640 | $1,780 |
| 64855 | Joplin, MO | $990 | $990 | $1,260 | $1,640 | $1,780 |
| 64857 | Joplin, MO | $890 | $900 | $1,140 | $1,480 | $1,620 |
| 64859 | Joplin, MO | $910 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,520 | $1,650 |
| 64862 | Joplin, MO | $910 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,520 | $1,660 |
| 64862 | Lawrence County, MO | $910 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,520 | $1,660 |
| 64870 | Joplin, MO | $980 | $990 | $1,250 | $1,630 | $1,770 |
- 64755 · Barton County, MO $960$1,250
- 64755 · Joplin, MO $960$1,250
- 64801 · Joplin, MO $1,200$1,560
- 64830 · Joplin, MO $1,090$1,420
- 64832 · Barton County, MO $1,360$1,780
- 64832 · Joplin, MO $1,360$1,780
- 64833 · Joplin, MO $1,190$1,550
- 64834 · Joplin, MO $1,480$1,930
- 64835 · Joplin, MO $1,070$1,390
- 64836 · Joplin, MO $1,180$1,540
- 64841 · Joplin, MO $1,080$1,410
- 64849 · Joplin, MO $1,010$1,310
- 64855 · Barton County, MO $1,260$1,640
- 64855 · Joplin, MO $1,260$1,640
- 64857 · Joplin, MO $1,140$1,480
- 64859 · Joplin, MO $1,170$1,520
- 64862 · Joplin, MO $1,170$1,520
- 64862 · Lawrence County, MO $1,170$1,520
- 64870 · Joplin, MO $1,250$1,630
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 Jasper County, 49% 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.
49%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
18,410 households rent in Jasper County
- Spend half or more of their income 24%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 25%
- Spend less than 30% 51%
Compared with the state and the country
- Jasper 49%
- Missouri 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Jasper County
HUD lists 54 properties with homes for low-income households in Jasper County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 44
- HUD-assisted
- 14
- public housing
- 2
2,916 homes in all; 2,699 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Tanglewood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2525 E 32nd St, Joplin 64804 176 low-income homes · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 112 · In service since 1988
- Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1703 Campbell Pkwy, Joplin 64801 192 homes, 167 low-income · Studio: 48 · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2000
- Oak Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1502 S Michigan Ave, Joplin 64804 138 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 60 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2012 · For people with disabilities, families · (417) 781-3973
- Messenger Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 102 E 2nd St, Joplin 64801 130 homes, 122 low-income · For older adults · (417) 238-3641
- North Park Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 3508 Newman Rd, Joplin 64801 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 1996
- Victorian Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 410 W Fir Rd, Carthage 64836 112 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 88 · In service since 1996
- Webb City Lha Public housing 425 N Washington Dr, Webb City 64870 107 low-income homes · Run by Webb City Housing Authority · Average payment: $394 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (417) 673-2288
- Springview Gardens HUD-assisted 1736 W 22nd St, Joplin 64804 80 homes, 79 low-income · For families · (417) 781-3673
- Murphy Manor /Leonard Estates Public housing 128 S Wall Ave, Joplin 64801 76 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Joplin, MO · Average payment: $333 a month · Average wait: 9 months · Homes at several sites · (417) 624-4514
- Deer Run Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1430 Robin Ln, Carthage 64836 68 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Maplewood Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1820 S Oronogo St, Webb City 64870 66 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2002
- Mercy Village Joplin HUD-assisted 1120 W 28th St, Joplin 64804 66 homes, 65 low-income · For older adults · (417) 623-7123
- Deerfield Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 615 E Airport Dr, Carthage 64836 72 homes, 60 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2001 · For families · (417) 358-9169
- Maplewood Manor HUD-assisted 1802 S Oronogo St, Webb City 64870 60 low-income homes · For families · (417) 673-2532
- North Park Village II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3430 Newman Rd, Joplin 64801 60 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2004
- Webb City Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 324 N Tom St, Webb City 64870 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 2009 · For older adults, people with disabilities · (417) 673-5665
- Joplin Seniors Tax credit (LIHTC) 1501 Rex Ave, Joplin 64801 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1998
- Moritz Place HUD-assisted 1735 Hazel Ave, Carthage 64836 56 low-income homes · For older adults · (417) 276-2130
- Moritz Place Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1735 Hazel Ave, Carthage 64836 52 low-income homes · 1 bd: 49 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 1997
- Garden Estates of Webb City Tax credit (LIHTC) 1750 Redwood Dr, Webb City 64870 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2018
- Memorial Hills Tax credit (LIHTC) 1712 W 26th St, Joplin 64804 54 homes, 48 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 42 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
- Katherine Estates, L.P. Tax credit (LIHTC) Katherine Street, Duquesne 64801 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Quail Ridge Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1426 Kimberly Ln, Carthage 64836 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2004
- Webb City Circle Tax credit (LIHTC) 1715 Redwood Dr, Webb City 64870 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2012 · For people with disabilities, families
- Zahn Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 320 S Wall Ave, Joplin 64801 46 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Highland Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 520 E Airport Dr, Carthage 64836 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 41 · In service since 2001 · For older adults · (417) 358-8673
- Parkwood Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1300 N Range Line Rd, Joplin 64801 42 low-income homes · 2 bd: 42 · In service since 2013 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Canyon Trails Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1374 Canyon Trails Dr, Webb City 64870 52 homes, 41 low-income · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2013 · For people with disabilities, families
- Eagle Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 621 W 25th St, Joplin 64804 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 26 · In service since 2013 · For people with disabilities, families
- Eagle Ridge HUD-assisted 601 W 25th St, Joplin 64804 40 low-income homes · For families · (417) 206-0940
- Hampshire Landing II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2021 Hampshire Ter, Joplin 64804 48 homes, 38 low-income · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Robin Lane Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1419 Robin Ln, Carthage 64836 48 homes, 36 low-income · In service since 1987
- Joplin Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1631 Rex Ave, Joplin 64801 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2000
- Ford Lofts of Joplin Tax credit (LIHTC) 228 S Joplin Ave, Joplin 64801 37 homes, 35 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 29 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families
- Highland Acres Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2440 Clinton St, Carthage 64836 35 low-income homes · 1 bd: 35 · In service since 2002 · For older adults · (417) 358-8673
- Villas at Myers Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 2512 S Garrison Ave, Carthage 64836 36 homes, 32 low-income · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Carl Junction Estates II Tax credit (LIHTC) 815B Nicholas, Carl Junction 64834 30 low-income homes · 3 bd: 28 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Union City Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 2205 Indiana Ave, Joplin 64804 30 low-income homes · 3 bd: 26 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2013 · For people with disabilities, families
- The Drake Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 406 Howard St, Carthage 64836 26 low-income homes · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Hope Cottages Tax credit (LIHTC) 2430 S Tyler Ave, Joplin 64804 25 low-income homes · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Duenweg Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 312 Hardy St, Duenweg 64841 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1999
- Magnolia Heights HUD-assisted 1820 W 30th St, Joplin 64804 24 homes, 23 low-income · For people with disabilities · (417) 347-7615
- Carl Junction Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 816 Nicholas, Carl Junction 64834 22 low-income homes · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Boyer Place HUD-assisted 525 Weis Dr, Alba 64830 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (417) 525-4448
- Delaware Duplex Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 2226 E 20th St, Joplin 64804 20 low-income homes · In service since 2012 · For people with disabilities, families
- Prairie Hills Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 307 Sunflower Ln, Carl Junction 64834 18 low-income homes · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families
- Cedar Hill HUD-assisted 1807 W 30th St, Joplin 64804 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (417) 347-7610
- Chapel Estates III Tax credit (LIHTC) 1435 Reata, Carthage 64836 14 low-income homes · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Phelps Tax credit (LIHTC) 2526 Clinton St, Carthage 64836 14 low-income homes · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2001
- Ridgway Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 404 S Byers Ave, Joplin 64801 12 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 1987
- Moritz Place Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1735 Hazel Ave, Carthage 64836 56 homes
- Springview Gardens Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1816 W 22nd St, Joplin 64804 36 homes
- Prairie Hills Estates Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 309 Mistflower Ln, Carl Junction 64834 16 homes
- Chapel Estates II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1328 Reata, Carthage 64836 15 homes
6 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
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 Jasper County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Jasper County. 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 | $16,850 | $28,100 | $44,950 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $32,100 | $51,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $36,100 | $57,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $40,100 | $64,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,350 | $69,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,550 | $74,450 |
| 7 people | $49,750 | $49,750 | $79,550 |
| 8 people | $52,950 | $52,950 | $84,700 |
Area median income: $80,200. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Joplin, MO HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $814 – $994
- 1 bedroom $819 – $1,001
- 2 bedrooms $1,038 – $1,268
- 3 bedrooms $1,351 – $1,651
- 4 bedrooms $1,472 – $1,799
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
- Housing Authority of the City of Joplin, MO Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 793 vouchers · 76 public housing units (417) 624-4514 Housing Authority of the City of Joplin, MO: mmoran@joplinpha.org
- ESCSWA dba Jasper Cty Public Housing Agency Section 8 vouchers · 490 vouchers (417) 627-2022 ESCSWA dba Jasper Cty Public Housing Agency: sbingham@escswa.org
- Webb City Housing Authority Public housing · 107 public housing units (417) 673-2288 Webb City Housing Authority: wcmoha@joplin.com
Housing agencies in Missouri Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
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 Jasper 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 · 59 miles away · Spanish
Also serves in Polish.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Cash to move in
$2,306
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,153
- Security deposit
- $1,153
- Total
- $2,306
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 Jasper County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $904; 1 bedroom: $910; 2 bedrooms: $1,153; 3 bedrooms: $1,501; 4 bedrooms: $1,635. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Jasper County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,153) without spending more than 30% of income takes $22.17 an hour full time, or $46,120 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Jasper County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $40,100 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 Jasper 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 $1,038 and $1,268 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Jasper County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $960 in 64755 to $1,480 in 64834. 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 Jasper County?
HUD lists 54 properties with homes for low-income households in Jasper County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. 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 Jasper County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Jasper County, 49% of renter households are in that position; in Missouri, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).