Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Imperial, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Imperial

$1,285/mo

decreased by35%

vs previous year

The average rent in Imperial is $1,285 per month as of July 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $660 less per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Imperial

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Imperial 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 Imperial, MO

Average rent prices in Imperial have increased by 50% over the last month and have decreased by 35% 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 Imperial, MO

Rent prices in Imperial vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Imperial is $1,012, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Imperial run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $650.

Listings

Studio

$599

No Change

63%

1 bedroom

$925

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,422

8%

21%

3 bedroom

$2,095

7%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,500

38%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$599

Last year

63%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,422

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

11%

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

Compare median rent prices in Imperial and Affton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Imperial

Median rent price$1,285
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,185
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Imperial, MO is 8% higher than the median rent in Affton, MO.

Discover rentals in Imperial, MO

Valle Acres Mobile Home Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Valle Acres Mobile Home Court

3962 Tantra Ct, Imperial, MO 63052

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Westward Townhomes, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Westward Townhomes, LLC

1000 Westward Trails Dr, Imperial, MO 63052

3 beds

1 bath

$1,099–$1,200

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Imperial, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Imperial rental market.

How much is rent in Imperial?

The average rent in Imperial is $1,285 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Imperial?

Average rent prices in Imperial have increased by 50% over the last month and have decreased by 35% since last year.

How does Imperial rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Imperial is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $660 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Imperial?

To comfortably afford rent in Imperial, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, 44% of Imperial rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 4 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average of 9 available units.

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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