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Rental Market Trends in Saint Louis, MO

What is the average rent in Saint Louis, MO?

$1,124/month

Average Rent

687 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Saint Louis, MO is $1,124 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Saint Louis more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Saint Louis, you can expect to pay about $1,010 per month for a studio, $1,124 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,362 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,642 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,010/month
472 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,124/month
687 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,362/month
969 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,642/month
1,290 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,200/month
496 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,328/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,515/month
1,008 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,970/month
1,306 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,029/month
678 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,556/month
1,024 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,057/month
1,700 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,073/month
834 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,258/month
1,196 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,980/month
1,533 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Saint Louis, MO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $13 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Saint Louis, MO
Last Updated October 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Saint Louis, MO
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
27% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Louis?

Based on current rent prices, North St Louis City, Oak Park and Bel-Ridge are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Louis.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North St Louis City
$727/month
661 Sq Ft
Oak Park
$730/month
676 Sq Ft
Bel-Ridge
$757/month
563 Sq Ft
Highview Acres
$759/month
672 Sq Ft
Dutchtown South
$778/month
811 Sq Ft
Union Station
$815/month
699 Sq Ft
Valcour Hills
$828/month
578 Sq Ft
Columbus Square
$843/month
656 Sq Ft
Normandy
$855/month
711 Sq Ft
Pasadena Hills
$860/month
718 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Louis?

Based on current rent prices, Delprice, Le Pere Villa Place and Ladue are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Louis.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Delprice
$2,498/month
800 Sq Ft
Le Pere Villa Place
$2,299/month
777 Sq Ft
Ladue
$2,139/month
791 Sq Ft
Delcrest
$2,073/month
837 Sq Ft
Washington Heights
$2,044/month
682 Sq Ft
Ladue Wood
$2,044/month
750 Sq Ft
Oakbrook Forest
$2,042/month
844 Sq Ft
Ballpark Village
$2,028/month
759 Sq Ft
Cheltenham
$1,798/month
750 Sq Ft
Southwest Garden
$1,770/month
827 Sq Ft

Which Saint Louis neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Saint Louis with the most apartments available are Mid County, Downtown Saint Louis and Downtown West St Louis .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mid County
$1,608/month
731 Sq Ft
Downtown Saint Louis
$1,420/month
750 Sq Ft
Downtown West St Louis
$1,350/month
804 Sq Ft
Central West End
$1,691/month
713 Sq Ft
Convention Center
$1,582/month
833 Sq Ft
Midtown St Louis
$1,547/month
619 Sq Ft
South County
$1,245/month
751 Sq Ft
Union Station
$815/month
699 Sq Ft
Forest Park Southeast
$1,689/month
768 Sq Ft
Skinker DeBaliviere
$1,647/month
662 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Saint Louis, MO?

Because the average rent in Saint Louis is $1,124, you’ll want to make about $3,746 per month or $44,952 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Saint Louis, MO is 11.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Saint Louis is 22.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,010 - $1,642. You can expect to pay 1.1% less for groceries, 3.4% less for utilities, and 6.6% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

North St Louis City

Saint Louis, MO

Delprice

Saint Louis, MO

Studio
$651/month
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One Bedroom
$668/month
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Two Bedroom
$858/month
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Three Bedroom
$838/month
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1501 S 7th St,
St. Louis, MO 63104

$1,258 - $3,305

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One Foundry Way

3835 Foundry Way,
Saint Louis, MO 63110

$1,265 - $4,550

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8680 Delmar Blvd,
St. Louis, MO 63124

$1,950 - $3,950

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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