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Rental Market Trends in Missouri

$1,168/month

Average Rent

+2.2%

Increase in the Last Year

+$25

Average Price Increase

Ranked 14th

Least Expensive Rent by State

27,064

Available Rentals

Florissant, MO

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Missouri?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Missouri is $1,168/month. When you rent an apartment in Missouri, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $967 per month for a studio, $1,168 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,354 for a two-bedroom apartment in Missouri. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,677 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$967/month
458 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,168/month
694 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,354/month
984 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,677/month
1,329 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Missouri?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Missouri to live are Florissant, Springfield and Joplin.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Florissant
$913/month
646 Sq Ft
Springfield
$913/month
656 Sq Ft
Joplin
$1,009/month
693 Sq Ft
Independence
$1,026/month
673 Sq Ft
Blue Springs
$1,091/month
688 Sq Ft
Saint Louis
$1,157/month
687 Sq Ft
St Joseph
$1,176/month
786 Sq Ft
Columbia
$1,241/month
735 Sq Ft
Kansas City
$1,262/month
726 Sq Ft
Saint Charles
$1,294/month
668 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Missouri?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Missouri to live are Lees Summit, Saint Peters and OFallon.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lees Summit
$1,455/month
720 Sq Ft
Saint Peters
$1,407/month
754 Sq Ft
OFallon
$1,339/month
762 Sq Ft
Saint Charles
$1,294/month
668 Sq Ft
Kansas City
$1,262/month
726 Sq Ft
Columbia
$1,241/month
735 Sq Ft
St Joseph
$1,176/month
786 Sq Ft
Saint Louis
$1,157/month
687 Sq Ft
Blue Springs
$1,091/month
688 Sq Ft
Independence
$1,026/month
673 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Missouri

27,064 Available Apartments for Rent

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† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.


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