Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Blue Springs, MO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Blue Springs rent stands today

    Blue Springs, MO rent rose 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters today are paying $90 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged recently.

  • Blue Springs sits 10.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 80 total rentals providing a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Blue Springs rent for about $840/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,088/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,320/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,795/month, while apartments sit at $1,410/month. The inventory is mostly houses, which shape the market's price tiers.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Chapman Farms rents rose 44.7% year over year to $2,370/month across 18 rentals. This contrasts with the citywide 3.3% rise, marking a strong local increase in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Blue Springs

$1,700/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Blue Springs is $1,700 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Blue Springs

80

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,410, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Blue Springs run $1,094 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$840

11%

-

1 bedroom

$1,088

1%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,320

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,815

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,590

1%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$840

Last 30 days

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,088

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,320

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,815

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,590

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

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$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,534
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Blue Springs, MO is 11% higher than the median rent in Belton, MO.

Discover rentals in Blue Springs, MO

701 Se Redwood Ln #B10 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Blue Springs

Charming Central Park 3BR Home with Garage, Deck & Full Basement

701 Se Redwood Ln #B10, Blue Springs, MO 64014

3 beds

2 baths

$2,552

$1,150

Price drop

House for rent

Available Sep 1

419 Nw 3rd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Blue Springs

Applegate

419 Nw 3rd St, Blue Springs, MO 64014

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,150

Condo for rent

Available Sep 26

2104 Sw 8th St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Blue Springs

House for rent

Available Sep 26

516 516 NE Knox Unit #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Blue Springs

House for rent

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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 $1,700 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Blue Springs?

Average rent prices in Blue Springs have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $200 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Blue Springs?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Blue Springs are Melody ($1,450/mo), Weatherstone ($1,521/mo), and Kingsridge ($1,550/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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