The Porter at Westport Plaza
50 W Port Plaza Dr,
Saint Louis, MO 63146
$1,470 - $2,600
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Saint Louis, MO
What is the average rent in Saint Louis, MO?
$1,128/month
Average Rent
688 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Saint Louis, MO is $1,128 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/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 $1,013 per month for a studio, $1,128 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,359 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,646 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Saint Louis, MO?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $15 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Saint Louis, MO
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
16%
Below $700/month
29%
$700 - $1,000/month
35%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
14%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Louis?
Based on current rent prices, Oak Park, North St Louis City and Union Station are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Louis.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Louis?
Based on current rent prices, Le Pere Villa Place, Ladue and Washington Heights are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Louis.
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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 Central West End .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Saint Louis, MO?
Because the average rent in Saint Louis is $1,128, you’ll want to make about $3,760 per month or $45,120 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 10.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Saint Louis is 21.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,013 - $1,646. You can expect to pay 0.5% less for groceries, 5.3% less for utilities, and 8.8% less for transportation.
How does Saint Louis, MO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Saint Louis, MO to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$653/month
One Bedroom
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$665/month
Two Bedroom
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$857/month
Three Bedroom
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$840/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.