Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Festus, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Festus

$1,050/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Festus is $1,050 per month as of June 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Festus

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Festus rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Festus, MO

Average rent prices in Festus have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Festus, MO

Rent prices in Festus vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Festus is $950, whereas a house costs $1,955. 1-bedroom apartments in Festus run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

Studio

$596

-

-

1 bedroom

$880

2%

36%

2 bedroom

$1,050

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,795

3%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,715

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$596

1 bedroom

Average rent

$880

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,715

Last 30 days

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Festus and Arnold by all bedroom counts and property types.

Festus

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Festus, MO is 19% lower than the median rent in Arnold, MO.

Discover rentals in Festus, MO

Brickle West Apartments, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Brickle West Apartments, LLC

325 Sunnyside St Frnt Rear, Festus, MO 63028

2 beds

1 bath

$900–$950

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Oak Knoll - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Oak Knoll

1 Oak Knoll Dr, Festus, MO 63028

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

66666 Dublin Ln #0 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Festus

Villa Apt

66666 Dublin Ln #0, Festus, MO 63028

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

1401 Wilderness Acres Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Festus

Single Family Residence, Traditional - Festus, MO

1401 Wilderness Acres Ln, Festus, MO 63028

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Festus, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Festus rental market.

How much is rent in Festus?

The average rent in Festus is $1,050 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Festus?

Average rent prices in Festus have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Festus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Festus is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Festus?

To comfortably afford rent in Festus, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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