Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Excelsior Springs, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Excelsior Springs

$1,250/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Excelsior Springs is $1,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $690 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Excelsior Springs

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Excelsior Springs rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Excelsior Springs, MO

Average rent prices in Excelsior Springs have increased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 Excelsior Springs, MO

Rent prices in Excelsior Springs vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Excelsior Springs is $1,052, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Excelsior Springs run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$895

1%

-

1 bedroom

$990

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,239

14%

34%

3 bedroom

$2,050

10%

21%

4 bedroom

$2,410

2%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$990

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,239

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

34%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,410

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

37%

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

Compare median rent prices in Excelsior Springs and Buckner by all bedroom counts and property types.

Excelsior Springs

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Excelsior Springs, MO is 26% lower than the median rent in Buckner, MO.

Discover rentals in Excelsior Springs, MO

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Hillside Apartments

1800 W Jesse James Rd, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

1–2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,145

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House for rent in Excelsior Springs

House for rent

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3d ago

Apartment for rent in Excelsior Springs

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 24

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Frequently asked questions for Excelsior Springs, MO

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

How much is rent in Excelsior Springs?

The average rent in Excelsior Springs is $1,250 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Excelsior Springs?

Average rent prices in Excelsior Springs have increased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Excelsior Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Excelsior Springs is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $690 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Excelsior Springs, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, Excelsior Springs welcomes pet owners with 65% of rental apartments accommodating furry companions. With about 20 listings available monthly, this works out to roughly 13 pet-friendly options each month.

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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