Section 8 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for ZIP 63341 - 2027

Location: St. Louis, MO | Metro: St. Louis, MO-IL HUD Metro FMR Area

Investment Score for ZIP 63341

F
Monthly Rent (2BR)
$1,750
Median Price (2BR)
$471,954
1% Rule
0.37%
Annual Yield
4.45%

Based on 1% Rule: A+ (≥1.5%) | A (≥1.2%) | B (≥1.0%) | C (≥0.8%) | D (≥0.6%) | F (<0.6%)

FY 2027 Fair Market Rent Rates

Unit Size Monthly FMR
Studio$1,380
1 Bedroom$1,430
2 Bedrooms$1,750
3 Bedrooms$2,250
4 Bedrooms$2,590
5 Bedrooms$3,004
6 Bedrooms$3,364
7 Bedrooms$3,633
8 Bedrooms$3,815

Investment Analysis by Bedroom Size

Zillow median home prices vs Section 8 FMR rates (Data: 2026-08-31)

Bedrooms Monthly FMR Median Price 1% Rule Grade
2BR $1,750 $471,954 0.37% F
3BR $2,250 $576,592 0.39% F
4BR $2,590 $706,142 0.37% F

Demographics & Housing Statistics

U.S. Census Bureau data (2024)

Population
3,515
Median Household Income
$170,598
Housing Units
1,437
Renter Percentage
4.5%
Occupancy Rate
92.1%
Renter Occupied
60

The ZIP code 63341, located in Defiance, Missouri, is part of a suburban landscape that is increasingly attractive to both homeowners and renters due to its proximity to larger urban centers and its own burgeoning local economy. This area offers a mix of residential properties that cater to various segments of the housing market.

For landlords and small-portfolio investors, the data points to a market dominated by homeownership, with limited but potentially lucrative opportunities in the rental sector. The high median income supports the potential for commanding higher rents, though the actual market rates remain unclear. Given the low renter share, it is advisable to focus on higher-end rental units that can attract the few renters willing to pay premium rates. Quick sales suggest a healthy real estate market, but the absence of specific rental market data necessitates careful research and possibly direct engagement with local realtors to gauge the true rental landscape.

Data Sources: FMR data from HUD (2027). Median home prices from Zillow (2026-08-31). Demographics from U.S. Census (2024).

About FMR: Fair Market Rent (FMR) is used to determine payment standards for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, initial renewal rents for some expiring project-based Section 8 contracts, and rent ceilings for HOME Investment Partnerships.