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Rental Market Trends in Missouri

$1,141/month

Average Rent

+2.2%

Increase in the Last Year

+$25

Average Price Increase

Ranked 14th

Least Expensive Rent by State

26,997

Available Rentals

Florissant, MO

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Missouri?

As of March 2026, the average rent in Missouri is $1,141/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 $952 per month for a studio, $1,141 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,322 for a two-bedroom apartment in Missouri. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,655 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$952/month
462 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,141/month
693 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,322/month
982 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,655/month
1,332 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 Independence.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Florissant
$878/month
652 Sq Ft
Springfield
$910/month
657 Sq Ft
Independence
$991/month
670 Sq Ft
Joplin
$996/month
693 Sq Ft
Blue Springs
$1,053/month
688 Sq Ft
Saint Louis
$1,136/month
686 Sq Ft
Columbia
$1,217/month
731 Sq Ft
Kansas City
$1,224/month
725 Sq Ft
St Joseph
$1,253/month
668 Sq Ft
Saint Charles
$1,254/month
668 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
$1,437/month
721 Sq Ft
Saint Peters
$1,356/month
749 Sq Ft
OFallon
$1,332/month
756 Sq Ft
Saint Charles
$1,254/month
668 Sq Ft
St Joseph
$1,253/month
668 Sq Ft
Kansas City
$1,224/month
725 Sq Ft
Columbia
$1,217/month
731 Sq Ft
Saint Louis
$1,136/month
686 Sq Ft
Blue Springs
$1,053/month
688 Sq Ft
Joplin
$996/month
693 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Missouri

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