Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Blue Springs, MO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Blue Springs rent stands today

    Blue Springs, MO rent rose 6.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,697/month. Renters today are paying $159 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.0% month-over-month decline in October.

  • Blue Springs sits 10.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 74 total rentals providing a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Blue Springs rent for $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,221/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,400/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,870/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,400/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward 2- and 3-bedroom units, which together make up over 63% of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Waterfield rents fell 44.8% year over year to $1,375/month across 14 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 6.4% rise. Plaza Estates saw a 27.3% increase to $1,903/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends within Blue Springs.

Median rent

Median rent in Blue Springs

$1,697/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Blue Springs is $1,697 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $203 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Blue Springs

74

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Blue Springs rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Blue Springs, MO

Average rent prices in Blue Springs have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Blue Springs, MO

Rent prices in Blue Springs vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Blue Springs is $1,585, whereas a house costs $1,930. 1-bedroom apartments in Blue Springs run $1,208 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,289.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

11%

26%

1 bedroom

$1,221

2%

36%

2 bedroom

$1,400

4%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,870

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,400

1%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,221

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,870

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Blue Springs, MO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Blue Springs, MO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Blue Springs and Belton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Blue Springs

Median rent price$1,697
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,620
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Blue Springs, MO is 5% higher than the median rent in Belton, MO.

Discover rentals in Blue Springs, MO

2709 Nwst #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Blue Springs

A

2709 Nwst #A, Blue Springs, MO 64014

2 beds

1 bath

$950

3800 Sw 8th Street Ter #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Blue Springs

3800 SW 8th St. Terrace

3800 Sw 8th Street Ter #D, Blue Springs, MO 64015

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

2705 Nw 5th St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Blue Springs

2705 Nw 5th St #D, Blue Springs, MO 64014

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

2705 Nw 5th St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Blue Springs

2705 Nw 5th St #C, Blue Springs, MO 64014

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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Frequently asked questions for Blue Springs, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Blue Springs rental market.

How much is rent in Blue Springs?

The average rent in Blue Springs is $1,697 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Blue Springs?

Average rent prices in Blue Springs have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Blue Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Blue Springs is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $203 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Blue Springs?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Blue Springs are Waterfield ($1,375/mo), Keystone Estates ($1,617/mo), and Country Club Gardens ($1,697/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Blue Springs?

To comfortably afford rent in Blue Springs, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Blue Springs?

Winter months offer the best rental deals in Blue Springs, with December and November being the least competitive. January sees the lowest rents of the year, running about 6.8% below April's peak pricing.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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