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Rental Market Trends in Missouri

Updated September 2026

$1,169/month

Average Rent

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

+$26

Average Price Increase

Ranked 15th

Least Expensive Rent by State

22,179

Available Rentals

Florissant, MO

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Missouri?

As of September 2026, the average rent in Missouri is $1,169/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 $964 per month for a studio, $1,169 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,355 for a two-bedroom apartment in Missouri. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,682 or more.

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$964/month
460 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,169/month
693 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,355/month
983 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,682/month
1,325 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
655 Sq Ft
Joplin
$1,008/month
693 Sq Ft
Independence
$1,023/month
670 Sq Ft
Blue Springs
$1,091/month
688 Sq Ft
St Joseph
$1,107/month
786 Sq Ft
Saint Louis
$1,159/month
687 Sq Ft
Columbia
$1,223/month
728 Sq Ft
Kansas City
$1,263/month
727 Sq Ft
Saint Charles
$1,290/month
667 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
$1,456/month
720 Sq Ft
Saint Peters
$1,407/month
749 Sq Ft
OFallon
$1,339/month
762 Sq Ft
Saint Charles
$1,290/month
667 Sq Ft
Kansas City
$1,263/month
727 Sq Ft
Columbia
$1,223/month
728 Sq Ft
Saint Louis
$1,159/month
687 Sq Ft
St Joseph
$1,107/month
786 Sq Ft
Blue Springs
$1,091/month
688 Sq Ft
Independence
$1,023/month
670 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

State

Missouri

22,179 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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