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Rental Market Trends in Missouri

$1,109/month

Average Rent

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

+$27

Average Price Increase

Ranked 15th

Least Expensive Rent by State

26,421

Available Rentals

Tipton, MO

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Missouri?

As of June 2025, the average rent in Missouri is $1,109/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 $929 per month for a studio, $1,109 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,284 for a two-bedroom apartment in Missouri. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,609 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$929/month
486 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,109/month
696 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,284/month
983 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,609/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 Tipton, Buffalo and Camdenton.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tipton
$309/month
580 Sq Ft
Buffalo
$349/month
490 Sq Ft
Camdenton
$377/month
555 Sq Ft
Naylor
$380/month
750 Sq Ft
Steelville
$398/month
550 Sq Ft
Clinton
$414/month
750 Sq Ft
Holden
$416/month
662 Sq Ft
Marionville
$422/month
750 Sq Ft
Pierce City
$433/month
750 Sq Ft
Lebanon
$442/month
602 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Missouri?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Missouri to live are Clayton, Des Peres and Ellisville.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Clayton
$1,977/month
750 Sq Ft
Des Peres
$1,934/month
712 Sq Ft
Ellisville
$1,720/month
790 Sq Ft
Weldon Spring
$1,707/month
737 Sq Ft
Kirkwood
$1,667/month
771 Sq Ft
Webster Groves
$1,485/month
706 Sq Ft
Cottleville
$1,478/month
852 Sq Ft
Dardenne Prairie
$1,447/month
723 Sq Ft
Rock Hill
$1,419/month
816 Sq Ft
Chesterfield
$1,400/month
760 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Missouri

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