Murphy

Fenton, MO

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Murphy - Fenton, MO

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A relaxed retreat not far from the Gateway City

Commuter Wooded Convenient Quiet

Classic ranch and raised-ranch houses populate almost every street of this quiet suburban community, where locals enjoy a restful spot removed from city life. Lush parks like Castlewood State Park are near the neighborhood and are great for hiking and mountain biking. Washington University Tyson Research Center is near Murphy so it's a great choice for renters who want to be close to campus. Both work and recreation frequently require a brief commute, but residents consider it a fair price for settling in this tree-lined retreat. Finding a home for rent in this primarily residential stretch of Jefferson County allows convenient access to the energetic commerce, nightlife, and entertainment of Saint Louis, which lies about 22 miles northeast.

Rent Trends

As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Murphy is $1,311 for one bedroom, $1,648 for two bedrooms, and $532 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Murphy has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 800 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,311/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,194 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,648/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $532/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

16

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Reviews of Murphy - Fenton, MO

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3 5 Reviews

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10 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

As a teen the only jobs I am much aware of are part time jobs. McDonalds is always hiring but McDonalds sucks, it's definitely not for everyone.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • World Bird Sanctuary
  • Emmenegger Nature Park / Possum Woods
  • Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
  • Lone Elk County Park
  • Suson Park

Airports

  • St Louis Lambert International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.