Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Chesterfield, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Chesterfield

$2,250/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chesterfield is $2,250 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $320 more per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chesterfield

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chesterfield rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Chesterfield, MO

Average rent prices in Chesterfield have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 21% 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 Chesterfield, MO

Rent prices in Chesterfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chesterfield is $2,099, whereas a house costs $2,977. 1-bedroom apartments in Chesterfield run $2,107 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.

Listings

Studio

$3,000

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,425

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,150

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$2,250

5%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,950

3%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$3,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield, MO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Chesterfield and Ballwin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Chesterfield

Median rent price$2,250
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,175
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chesterfield, MO is 3% higher than the median rent in Ballwin, MO.

Discover rentals in Chesterfield, MO

14512 Cazado Dr #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Chesterfield

CONDOS - Other - Chesterfield, MO

14512 Cazado Dr #D, Chesterfield, MO 63017

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Condo for rent

Cozy 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo Building - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

Cozy 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo Building

604 Thunderbird Ct, Chesterfield, MO 63017

2 beds

2 baths

$1,495

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Chesterfield, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Chesterfield rental market.

How much is rent in Chesterfield?

The average rent in Chesterfield is $2,250 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chesterfield?

Average rent prices in Chesterfield have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Chesterfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chesterfield is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $320 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chesterfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Chesterfield, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Chesterfield?

Based on Zumper's current listings, Chesterfield welcomes pet owners with pet-friendly policies available in all rental properties. With an average of about 72 listings available monthly, this means roughly 82 pet-welcoming apartments are consistently available across the city.

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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