Average Rent in Missouri

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Current Versus Historical Missouri Rents

Missouri rentals average $795 for a studio rental to $1,895 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,225, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $201 (-20.17%) year-over-year from $996 to $795. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $661 (-40.40%) year-over-year from $1,636 to $975. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $820 (-40.68%) year-over-year from $2,015 to $1,195. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $72 (4.69%) year-over-year from $1,528 to $1,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $253 (-11.79%) year-over-year from $2,148 to $1,895. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.23% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.99% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.88% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$18.60	$795	$996 (-20.17%)	$969 (-17.96%)
1 BR	$16.55	$975	$1,636 (-40.40%)	$925 (5.41%)
2 BR	$15.27	$1,195	$2,015 (-40.68%)	$1,055 (13.27%)
3 BR	$15.32	$1,600	$1,528 (4.69%)	$1,380 (15.94%)
4+ BR	$14.84	$1,895	$2,148 (-11.79%)	$1,773 (6.87%)

Historical Rents in Missouri

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Top Cities Near Missouri

There are a total of 49 cities nearby Missouri. The average rent in Missouri is currently $2,100 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Indianapolis, IN, with an average rent of $995, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Missouri is Frisco, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare Missouri's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Missouri is 50.06% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 44.33% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Missouri are about 48.03% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 41.61% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 49 total cities near Missouri in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Indianapolis, IN	$686	$872	$1,188	$995
Kansas City, MO	$795	$950	$1,145	$1,145
St. Louis, MO	$1,640	$1,175	$1,400	$1,273
Little Rock, AR	$650	$1,692	$1,050	$1,300
Memphis, TN	$1,075	$1,728	$1,842	$1,512
Chicago, IL	$1,550	$2,000	$2,400	$2,200
Nashville, TN	$1,829	$2,033	$2,349	$2,250
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,980	$2,300	$2,300
Aurora, IL	$1,188	$1,550	$2,199	$2,350
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,799	$2,433	$2,563

Top Neighborhoods Near Missouri

There are a total of 76 neighborhoods in or near Missouri. Some of these neighborhoods include North University, Old East Dallas, and Lake Highlands. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 76 total neighborhoods in or near Missouri in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Missouri is currently around $2,144 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,144. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Missouri's average rent, which is only $1,225. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Missouri, St. Johns has the most affordable average rent at $1,195 per month. Whereas, at $4,090 average rent per month, Downtown Greenville is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Missouri. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North University, Austin, TX	$1,025	$1,125	$1,775	$1,250
Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX	$995	$1,195	$1,512	$1,363
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	$1,050	$1,015	$1,439	$1,400
West University, Austin, TX	$1,150	$1,200	$1,750	$1,413
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,000	$1,250	$1,500	$1,500
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$2,450	$1,600
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,650	$2,270	$1,650
Hancock, Austin, TX	$1,471	$1,295	$2,025	$1,698
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,450	$1,850	$1,700
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,463	$1,825	$1,750
Old Westport, Kansas City, MO	$1,559	$1,993	$3,265	$1,972
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,895	$2,400	$1,985
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,600	$1,798	$2,000
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,595	$1,995	$2,000
Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,407	$1,645	$2,771	$2,190
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,673	$2,000	$2,415	$2,295
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,625	$2,185	$3,000	$2,395
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,175	$1,650	$2,315	$2,400
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,829	$2,225	$2,424
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,800	$2,200	$2,425
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,900	$2,523
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,620	$2,500	$3,800	$2,625
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,500	$3,900	$2,650
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,300	$3,200	$2,850
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,935	$2,400	$3,400	$2,970
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,616	$2,210	$3,439	$3,175
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,275	$2,350	$2,800	$3,200
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,054	$2,774	$3,810	$3,270
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,995	$2,395	$3,375	$3,300
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,795	$3,598	$3,490

Top Counties Near Missouri

There are a total of 50 counties located by Missouri. Some of these counties include Pulaski, AR, Jackson, MO, and St. Louis, MO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,134. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Pulaski, AR. Its average rent per month is $1,175. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, The Colony, TX is the most expensive county by Missouri.

Typically, rent for studios in Missouri is 68.36% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Missouri is 49.50% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Missouri is 47.97% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pulaski, AR	$650	$950	$925	$1,175
Jackson, MO	$1,029	$900	$1,145	$1,213
St. Louis, MO	$770	$865	$1,100	$1,220
St. Louis, MO	$1,640	$1,175	$1,400	$1,273
Shelby, TN	$1,075	$1,765	$1,842	$1,550
Cleveland, OK	$2,379	$800	$1,000	$1,600
Oklahoma, OK	$2,438	$875	$1,300	$1,695
Chicago, IL	$1,550	$2,000	$2,400	$2,200
Naperville, IL	$1,650	$1,879	$2,395	$2,424
Evanston, IL	$2,500	$2,250	$2,573	$2,645

Top Zipcodes Near Missouri

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Missouri. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,413. That's at least $29 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Missouri is $1,700 per month. Or in other words, $27 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,267 per month. Which comes out to $24 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Missouri. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,650	$2,195	$3,000	$2,345
78705, Austin, TX	$1,150	$1,200	$1,780	$1,450
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,118	$2,895	$2,495
78701, Austin, TX	$2,054	$2,757	$3,907	$3,270
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,788	$2,450	$3,400	$2,995
60626, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,450	$1,850	$1,650
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,745	$2,338	$1,885
75034, Frisco, TX	$1,275	$1,565	$2,267	$3,298
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$2,100	$2,650	$2,495
60611, Chicago, IL	$2,005	$2,500	$3,995	$2,682

Frequently Asked Questions - Missouri Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Missouri?

The average monthly rental price for Missouri apartments for rent is approximately $1,225. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Missouri rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Missouri.

How much is a studio apartment in Missouri?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $795 and an average price per square feet of $18.60. There are a total of 42 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Missouri.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Missouri?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $949 and an average price per square feet of $16.55. There are a total of 158 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Missouri.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Missouri?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,145 and an average price per square feet of $15.27. There are a total of 173 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Missouri.

How have rent prices in Missouri changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Missouri can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.40%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.41%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Missouri?

A reasonable rent price in Missouri is around $980/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.