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Discover affordable housing in Missouri where there are 750+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.
2190 Wheeling Ave, Kansas City, Missouri 64126
bed2-3
payment$806-960/mo.
8420 Plazarock Ct, St Louis, Missouri 63114
bed1-2
payment$804-964/mo.
8050 Shannon Fox Cir, Jennings, Missouri 63136
bed1-2
payment$778-934/mo.
1006 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106, Kansas City, Missouri 64106
bed1-2
payment$759-945/mo.
7575 Monroe Ave, Kansas City, Missouri 64132
bed2-3
payment$735-910/mo.
4399 Forest Park Ave, St Louis, Missouri 63108
bed1
payment$679/mo.
5708 Kingsbury Pl, St Louis, Missouri 63112
bed1-2
payment$646-769/mo.
2400 South Baltimore Street, Kirksville, Missouri 63501
bed1
payment$633/mo.
626 Eastgate Ave, St Louis, Missouri 63130
bed2-3
payment$621-772/mo.
900 Westgate Avenue, University City, Missouri 63130
bed1-3
payment$484-622/mo.
2360 Middle River Roads, Jennings, Missouri 63136
bed1-2
payment$540-635/mo.
16995 E. Dover Lane , Independence, Missouri 64056
bed1-3
payment$508-840/mo.
4904 Charm Ridge Dr., Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
bed3
payment$480/mo.
1701 High Street, Washington, Missouri 63090
bed1-2
payment$375-587/mo.
5602 Enright Ave, St Louis, Missouri 63112
bedStudio-2
payment$442-750/mo.
700 W 8th St, Lamar, Missouri 64759
bed1-3
payment$438-609/mo.
5120 Cleveland Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64130
bedStudio-2
payment$425-572/mo.
102 S. Woodbine Rd, Saint Joseph, Missouri 64506
bed1-2
payment$495-580/mo.
Old Ridge Rd, Licking, Missouri 65542
bed3
payment$423/mo.
142 Carol Dr, Troy, Missouri 63379
bed1-2
payment$418-454/mo.
How To Identify Affordable Housing in Missouri
Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.
| Badge | Description |
|---|---|
| switch_access_shortcutShort Wait | Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists. |
| paymentSubsidized | Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent. |
| real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers | Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you |
| elderlySenior | Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older. |
| paymentIncome Based | Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income. |
| accessibilityAccessible | Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy. |
| accessible_forwardDisability | Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities. |
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The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Missouri
$16.44/hour
(+34%) more than Missouri minimum wage and
$9.19(+127%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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How many renters live in Missouri?
The State of Missouri has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this State. Renters make up 19.33 percent of the population living in Missouri.
What is the rental market like in Missouri?
There are an estimated housing units in the Missouri area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Missouri, there are 1.08 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Missouri?
The rental vacancy rate in Missouri is 8 percent. This is a higher than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are high it means that there are a lot of available units and rents tend to be lower.
How many rental units are in Missouri for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Missouri
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 394 | 1,370 | 923 | 212 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Missouri
A large number of apartments in Missouri have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Missouri?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 17 | 52 percent |
| One BR | 201 | 51 percent |
| Two BR | 808 | 59 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Missouri
How many affordable rental units are in Missouri?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Missouri including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Missouri
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Missouri
Missouri features 57,393 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Missouri
There are 44,090 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Missouri.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Missouri
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Missouri landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Missouri.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Missouri for a two-bedroom apartment is between $781 and $955.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Affordable Housing Tip
Do not pay for HUD applications.
It is against the law to charge for Section 8, Public Housing, and other HUD housing applications.
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