Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Platte County, Missouri
Platte County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,546 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,334 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $29.73 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,546
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 24% more than in Missouri
- Typical rent
- $1,334
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 29% more than in Missouri
- Wage needed
- $29.73
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $61,840 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 Platte County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Platte County has the 2nd highest typical rent of the 115 counties in Missouri ($1,334).
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Platte County has the 2nd highest typical household income of the 115 counties in Missouri ($96,227).
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Platte County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,334, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Clay County ($1,243).
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 Platte 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 Platte County was $1,603 a month in September 2026: 3.7% 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 | $1,257 | $24.17 | $50,280 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,366 | $26.27 | $54,640 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,546 | $29.73 | $61,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,020 | $38.85 | $80,800 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,419 | $46.52 | $96,760 |
HUD area: Kansas City, MO-KS 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 16 ZIP codes in Platte County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,070 in 64163 to $1,800 in 64079. 5 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,546).
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)
| 64018 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,210 | $1,320 | $1,490 | $1,950 | $2,330 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64028 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,000 | $1,110 | $1,260 | $1,630 | $1,940 |
| 64079 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,460 | $1,590 | $1,800 | $2,350 | $2,820 |
| 64092 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,320 | $1,440 | $1,630 | $2,130 | $2,550 |
| 64098 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,100 | $1,190 | $1,350 | $1,760 | $2,110 |
| 64150 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $930 | $1,020 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $1,800 |
| 64151 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,390 | $1,510 | $1,710 | $2,230 | $2,680 |
| 64152 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,300 | $1,410 | $1,600 | $2,090 | $2,500 |
| 64153 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,230 | $1,330 | $1,510 | $1,970 | $2,360 |
| 64154 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,430 | $1,550 | $1,760 | $2,300 | $2,750 |
| 64163 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $870 | $950 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,670 |
| 64164 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,150 | $1,250 | $1,410 | $1,850 | $2,210 |
| 64439 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $980 | $1,060 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $1,890 |
| 64439 | St. Joseph, MO-KS | $980 | $1,060 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $1,890 |
| 64444 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $860 | $940 | $1,070 | $1,390 | $1,650 |
| 64444 | St. Joseph, MO-KS | $860 | $940 | $1,070 | $1,390 | $1,650 |
- 64018 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,490$1,950
- 64028 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,260$1,630
- 64079 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,800$2,350
- 64092 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,630$2,130
- 64098 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,350$1,760
- 64150 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,150$1,500
- 64151 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,710$2,230
- 64152 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,600$2,090
- 64153 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,510$1,970
- 64154 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,760$2,300
- 64163 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,070$1,400
- 64164 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,410$1,850
- 64439 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,210$1,580
- 64439 · St. Joseph, MO-KS $1,210$1,580
- 64444 · Kansas City, MO-KS $1,070$1,390
- 64444 · St. Joseph, MO-KS $1,070$1,390
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 Platte 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.
14,329 households rent in Platte County
- Spend half or more of their income 19%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 59%
Compared with the state and the country
- Platte 41%
- Missouri 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Platte County
HUD lists 9 properties with homes for low-income households in Platte County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 5
- HUD-assisted
- 4
801 homes in all; 711 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Line Creek Apartments HUD-assisted 5428 NW Waukomis Dr, Kansas City 64151 153 homes, 152 low-income · For families · (816) 741-0773
- Englewood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5412 NW Waukomis Dr, Kansas City 64151 152 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 70 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 1993
- Willow Lake Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6000 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City 64151 132 low-income homes · 1 bd: 66 · 2 bd: 66 · In service since 1989
- Northwoods Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3401 NW 69th Ter, Kansas City 64151 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities, families
- Northwoods HUD-assisted 3400 NW 69th Ter, Kansas City 64151 101 homes, 63 low-income · For families · (816) 741-0532
- Tremont Place HUD-assisted 6161 N Chatham Ave, Kansas City 64151 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (816) 587-7707
- Mittelman/Volker BLDG Tax credit (LIHTC) 5 W 3rd St, Parkville 64152 49 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 1996
- Riverside Townhouses II HUD-assisted 3013 NW 47th Ter, Riverside 64150 64 homes, 13 low-income · For families · (816) 741-7022
- Park Village Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 6133 NW Bell Rd, Parkville 64152 1 bd: 48 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
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 Platte 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 Platte 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 | $23,800 | $39,700 | $63,500 |
| 2 people | $27,200 | $45,400 | $72,600 |
| 3 people | $30,600 | $51,050 | $81,650 |
| 4 people | $34,000 | $56,700 | $90,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,250 | $98,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,800 | $105,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,350 | $112,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,850 | $119,750 |
Area median income: $113,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Kansas City, MO-KS HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,131 – $1,383
- 1 bedroom $1,229 – $1,503
- 2 bedrooms $1,391 – $1,701
- 3 bedrooms $1,818 – $2,222
- 4 bedrooms $2,177 – $2,661
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
- Weston Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 177 vouchers (816) 640-5711 Weston Housing Authority: westonhsg@kc.rr.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 Platte County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Credit & Homeownership Empowerment Services, Inc.
3115 Gillham Plz, Kansas City · 23 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
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Community Services League
404 N Noland Rd, Independence · 27 miles away
- Budget and financial counseling
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 4 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Platte County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
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
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$3,092
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,546
- Security deposit
- $1,546
- Total
- $3,092
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 Platte County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,257; 1 bedroom: $1,366; 2 bedrooms: $1,546; 3 bedrooms: $2,020; 4 bedrooms: $2,419. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Platte County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,546) without spending more than 30% of income takes $29.73 an hour full time, or $61,840 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Platte County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $56,700 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 Platte 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 $1,391 and $1,701 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Platte County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,070 in 64163 to $1,800 in 64079. 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 Platte County?
HUD lists 9 properties with homes for low-income households in Platte 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 Platte County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Platte County, 41% of renter households are in that position; in Missouri, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).