Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Imperial, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Imperial

$1,462/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Imperial is $1,462 per month as of September 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $437 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Imperial

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Imperial rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 Imperial, MO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Imperial, MO

Average rent prices in Imperial have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 $1,075, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Imperial run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.

Listings

1 bedroom

$880

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,097

21%

13%

3 bedroom

$1,792

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,350

132%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$880

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,097

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,792

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

132%

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$1,462
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,699
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Imperial, MO is 14% lower than the median rent in Affton, MO.

Discover rentals in Imperial, MO

Valle Acres Mobile Home Court - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.3

Very good

Valle Acres Mobile Home Court

3975 Tantra Ct, Imperial, MO 63052

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

5264 Old State Route 21 #A12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Imperial

Residential Lease, Imperial, MO

5264 Old State Route 21 #A12, Imperial, MO 63052

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Westward Townhomes, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Westward Townhomes, LLC

1000 Westward Trails Dr, Imperial, MO 63052

3 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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 $1,462 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Imperial?

Average rent prices in Imperial have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.

How does Imperial rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Imperial is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $437 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 $59,000/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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