Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Festus, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Festus

$1,275/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Festus is $1,275 per month as of September 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $625 less per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Festus

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Festus rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Festus, MO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Festus, MO

Average rent prices in Festus have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $937, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Festus run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$434

-

-

1 bedroom

$832

No Change

24%

2 bedroom

$1,275

No Change

17%

3 bedroom

$1,925

9%

23%

4 bedroom

$2,379

1%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$434

1 bedroom

Average rent

$832

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,379

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

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$1,275
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,730
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Festus, MO is 26% lower than the median rent in Arnold, MO.

Discover rentals in Festus, MO

Dogwood Manor, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

Dogwood Manor, LLC

1210 W Main St, Festus, MO 63028

2 beds

1 bath

$899–$1,200

Apartment for rent

Brickle West Apartments, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.1

Very good

Brickle West Apartments, LLC

325 Sunnyside St Frnt Rear, Festus, MO 63028

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

4801 4801 Lake Ridge Trail #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Festus

Condo for rent

905 Valentine St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Festus

905 Valentine Street - 1

905 Valentine St #1, Festus, MO 63028

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Sep 15

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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 $1,275 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Festus?

Average rent prices in Festus have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Festus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Festus is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 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 $51,000/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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