Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Marion County, Missouri
Marion County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,060 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $808 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $20.38 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,060
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 15% less than in Missouri
- Typical rent
- $808
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 22% less than in Missouri
- Wage needed
- $20.38
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $42,400 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 41%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 9% less than in Missouri
Only here
Renting in Marion County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Marion County has the highest typical rent in its area: $808, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Pike County ($778).
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 Marion 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)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $781 | $15.02 | $31,240 |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $15.58 | $32,400 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,060 | $20.38 | $42,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,376 | $26.46 | $55,040 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,393 | $26.79 | $55,720 |
HUD area: Marion County, MO. 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 12 ZIP codes in Marion County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $960 in 63454 to $1,090 in 63471. 4 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,060).
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)
| 63401 | Marion County, MO | $790 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,390 | $1,430 |
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| 63401 | Ralls County, MO | $790 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,390 | $1,430 |
| 63454 | Lewis County, MO | $700 | $740 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,300 |
| 63454 | Marion County, MO | $700 | $740 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,300 |
| 63456 | Marion County, MO | $710 | $750 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,400 |
| 63456 | Monroe County, MO | $710 | $750 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,400 |
| 63456 | Ralls County, MO | $710 | $750 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,400 |
| 63461 | Marion County, MO | $740 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,350 |
| 63461 | Ralls County, MO | $740 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,350 |
| 63463 | Marion County, MO | $750 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,340 | $1,460 |
| 63471 | Lewis County, MO | $780 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
| 63471 | Marion County, MO | $780 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
- 63401 · Marion County, MO $1,070$1,390
- 63401 · Ralls County, MO $1,070$1,390
- 63454 · Lewis County, MO $960$1,260
- 63454 · Marion County, MO $960$1,260
- 63456 · Marion County, MO $960$1,180
- 63456 · Monroe County, MO $960$1,180
- 63456 · Ralls County, MO $960$1,180
- 63461 · Marion County, MO $1,010$1,310
- 63461 · Ralls County, MO $1,010$1,310
- 63463 · Marion County, MO $1,030$1,340
- 63471 · Lewis County, MO $1,090$1,420
- 63471 · Marion County, MO $1,090$1,420
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 Marion 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.
3,476 households rent in Marion County
- Spend half or more of their income 20%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 21%
- Spend less than 30% 59%
Compared with the state and the country
- Marion 41%
- Missouri 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Marion County
HUD lists 17 properties with homes for low-income households in Marion 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)
- 14
- HUD-assisted
- 3
- public housing
- 1
865 homes in all; 859 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Hannibal Public housing 100 N 11th St, Hannibal 63401 256 homes, 250 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Hannibal · Average payment: $383 a month · Average wait: 8 months · (573) 221-7575
- Beth-Haven Terrace HUD-assisted 901 Central Ave, Hannibal 63401 102 low-income homes · For older adults · (573) 221-0015
- Hannibal Manor HUD-assisted 271 Munger Ln, Hannibal 63401 76 low-income homes · For families · (573) 221-7575
- Hannibal Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 202 Centerville Rd, Hannibal 63401 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 56 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities, families
- Anderson Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 1821 S Main St, Palmyra 63461 62 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Holman Place Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3070 Holman Dr, Hannibal 63401 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Hannibal Arms Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2 Meredith Dr, Hannibal 63401 42 low-income homes · For older adults · (573) 248-1337
- Mark Twain Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 S Main St, Hannibal 63401 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Chloe Place Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Chloe Pl, Hannibal 63401 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Belle Field Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 12 Gateway Sq, Monroe City 63456 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 1990
- Hannibal Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 494 Munger Ln, Hannibal 63401 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 1995
- Hannibal Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 732 Head Ln, Hannibal 63401 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 1995
- Oakview Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 202 Centerville Rd, Hannibal 63401 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 1992
- Oakwood Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 766 Head Ln, Hannibal 63401 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 1993
- Bellefield Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 12 Gateway Sq, Monroe City 63456 22 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families
- 300 Brdway Building Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Bird St, Hannibal 63401 3 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 1989
- 306 N 7th ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 306 N 7th St, Hannibal 63401 3 low-income homes · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 1989
One property has two programs at the same address and appears 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 Marion County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Marion 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 | $16,950 | $28,200 | $45,100 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $32,200 | $51,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $36,250 | $58,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $40,250 | $64,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,500 | $69,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,700 | $74,750 |
| 7 people | $49,950 | $49,950 | $79,900 |
| 8 people | $53,150 | $53,150 | $85,050 |
Area median income: $80,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Marion County, MO. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $703 – $859
- 1 bedroom $729 – $891
- 2 bedrooms $954 – $1,166
- 3 bedrooms $1,238 – $1,514
- 4 bedrooms $1,254 – $1,532
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 Hannibal Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 172 vouchers · 250 public housing units (573) 221-7575 Housing Authority of the City of Hannibal: lisa@hannibalhousing.net
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 Marion County
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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North East Community Action Corporation
16 N Court St, Bowling Green · 40 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
Tool
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Count power on top of the rent: in Missouri, the average home bill was $129 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
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Cash to move in
$2,120
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,060
- Security deposit
- $1,060
- Total
- $2,120
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Marion County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $781; 1 bedroom: $810; 2 bedrooms: $1,060; 3 bedrooms: $1,376; 4 bedrooms: $1,393. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Marion County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,060) without spending more than 30% of income takes $20.38 an hour full time, or $42,400 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Marion County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $40,250 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 Marion 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 $954 and $1,166 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Marion County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $960 in 63454 to $1,090 in 63471. 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 Marion County?
HUD lists 17 properties with homes for low-income households in Marion 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 Marion County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Marion County, 41% of renter households are in that position; in Missouri, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).