Average Rent in St. Louis, MO

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Current Versus Historical St. Louis, MO Rents

St. Louis rentals average $1,650 for a studio rental to $1,550 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,650, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $530 (-24.30%) year-over-year from $2,180 to $1,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $898 (-31.15%) year-over-year from $2,883 to $1,985. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,506 (-41.22%) year-over-year from $3,654 to $2,148. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $242 (-13.48%) year-over-year from $1,792 to $1,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $657 (-29.76%) year-over-year from $2,207 to $1,550. 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 up by 18.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 24.84% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 38.94% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.92% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.12% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,650	$2,180 (-24.30%)	$795 (107.55%)
1 BR	$12.31	$1,985	$2,883 (-31.15%)	$973 (104.11%)
2 BR	$14.93	$2,148	$3,654 (-41.22%)	$1,453 (47.88%)
3 BR	$15.74	$1,550	$1,792 (-13.48%)	$1,474 (5.14%)
4+ BR	$13.53	$1,550	$2,207 (-29.76%)	$2,309 (-32.88%)

Historical Rents in St. Louis, MO

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Top Cities Near St. Louis

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Top Neighborhoods Near St. Louis

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Top Counties Near St. Louis

There are a total of 1 counties located by St. Louis, MO. One county in the area is St. Louis, MO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,650. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is St. Louis, MO. Its average rent per month is $1,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,650, St. Louis, MO is the most expensive county by St. Louis, MO.

Typically, rent for studios in St. Louis, MO is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in St. Louis, MO is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in St. Louis, MO is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
St. Louis, MO	$1,650	$1,910	$1,400	$1,650

Top Zipcodes Near St. Louis

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - St. Louis Average Rents

What is the average rent price in St. Louis, MO?

The average monthly rental price for St. Louis, MO apartments for rent is approximately $1,650. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO.

How much is a studio apartment in St. Louis, MO?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,650. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in St. Louis.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in St. Louis, MO?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,910 and an average price per square feet of $12.31. There are a total of 41 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in St. Louis.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in St. Louis, MO?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $14.93. There are a total of 24 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in St. Louis.

How have rent prices in St. Louis, MO changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in St. Louis, MO can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.31%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.41%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in St. Louis, MO?

A reasonable rent price in St. Louis, MO is around $1,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.