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Saint Joseph, MO 64506
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Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO
Missouri Western State University - Saint Joseph, MO Area Guide
A historic institution just north of Kansas City
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The institution now known as Missouri Western State University was founded as a two-year institution in 1915. Since that time, it has grown into a full-fledged university serving roughly 5,500 students and boasting a nationally-ranked business program. The university’s hometown of Saint Joseph is a mid-sized city on the Kansas state line, about an hour north of Kansas City.
Living close to the university campus will put you on the east side of town, surrounded by a mix of residential neighborhoods and retail. One of the biggest nearby landmarks is the popular East Hills Mall, which anchors a large cluster of shops and restaurants in the area. The Downtown district near the Missouri River is packed with eateries, bars, entertainment venues, and a huge selection of other attractions that regularly draw the college crowd on the weekends. The close proximity to Kansas City makes it easy to hop down and explore the larger metropolis anytime you’re craving a change of scenery.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Saint Joseph, MO is $576 for a studio, $769 for one bedroom, $921 for two bedrooms, and $1,041 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Joseph has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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373 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$576/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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637 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$769/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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914 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$921/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,063 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,041/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Missouri Western State University - Saint Joseph, MO (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Missouri Western State University - Saint Joseph, MO (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Missouri Western State University - Saint Joseph, MO (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
265 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
842 Students
Public
Grades K-5
364 Students
Public
Grades K-5
267 Students
Public
Grades K-5
377 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
474 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
486 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
390 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
482 Students
Public
Grades K-12
39 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,728 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
676 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
717 Students
Public
Grades K-12
39 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Remington Nature Center of St. Joseph
Military Bases
Airports
- Kansas City International
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† 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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.