Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 19, 2026
Average rent in
Jefferson City, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on May 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Jefferson City
$897/mo
24%vs previous year
The average rent in Jefferson City is $897 per month as of May 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,051 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jefferson City
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jefferson City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Jefferson City, MO
Average rent prices in Jefferson City have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 24% 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
Jefferson City, MO
Rent prices in Jefferson City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jefferson City is $795, whereas a house costs $1,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson City run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $395 | 16% |  25% | |
1 bedroom | $695 | 2% | 33% | |
2 bedroom | $905 | 4% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $1,412 | 4% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $1,350 | 2% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belair | $1,295 | |
Downtown Jefferson City | $895 | |
Landwehr Hills | $945 | |
Quail Valley Lake | $950 | |
Rail Haven Estates | $1,195 | |
Redfield | $1,210 | |
Southwood Acres | $900 | |
Sunset Place | $1,250 | |
Westview Heights | $1,195 | |
Westwoodridge | $1,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $795 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,475 | 14% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$395
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
33%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$905
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,412
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Downtown Jefferson City
Average rent
$895
Westview Heights
Average rent
$1,195
Belair
Average rent
$1,295
Westwoodridge
Average rent
$1,000
Southwood Acres
Average rent
$900
Quail Valley Lake
Average rent
$950
Landwehr Hills
Average rent
$945
Sunset Place
Average rent
$1,250
Redfield
Average rent
$1,210
Rail Haven Estates
Average rent
$1,195
Apartments
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
14%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Jefferson City, 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 Jefferson City, MO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Jefferson City and Camdenton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Jefferson City
54%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson City, MO is 36% lower than the median rent in Camdenton, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,400
20%$1,395
2%$1,100
4%$1,272
36%$799
4%$799
16%$1,095
6%$900
34%$750
$1,300
$900
$1,012
3%Cost of living in Jefferson City, MO
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 8% lower |
| Groceries | 11% lower |
| Health | 3% lower |
| Housing | 35% lower |
| Transportation | 12% lower |
| Utilities | 9% lower |
Discover rentals in Jefferson City, MO
5d+ ago
4627 Shepherd Hills Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
123 Ventura Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65109
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
811 Monroe St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
12h ago
2111 Dalton Dr Apt B, Jefferson City, MO 65109
3 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Jefferson City
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
2111 Dalton Dr Apt B, Jefferson City, MO 65109
1 bed
1 bath
$1,525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Jefferson City house for rent in Jefferson City
303 W Atchison St #A, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$825
House for rent
Available Mar 17
2d ago
3702 W Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Westview Heights apartment for rent in Jefferson City
5107 S Brooks Dr #A, Jefferson City, MO 65109
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Jefferson City house for rent in Jefferson City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,425
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Jefferson City
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Jefferson City house for rent in Jefferson City
709 Monroe St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,250
House for rent
Available May 4
14h ago
220 W Ashley St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
811 Monroe St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4627 Shepherd Hills Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Westview Heights house for rent in Jefferson City
1335 Grandview Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109
4 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
3d ago
210 E Dunklin St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
123 Ventura Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65109
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
811 Monroe St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4627 Shepherd Hills Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,200
Apartment for rent
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
Frequently asked questions for Jefferson City, MO
Quick answers to common questions about the Jefferson City rental market.
How much is rent in Jefferson City?
The average rent in Jefferson City is $897 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jefferson City?
Average rent prices in Jefferson City have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.
How does Jefferson City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jefferson City is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,051 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Jefferson City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Jefferson City are Downtown Jefferson City ($895/mo), Southwood Acres ($900/mo), and Landwehr Hills ($945/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Jefferson City?
To comfortably afford rent in Jefferson City, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $780 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $840 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing in Missouri's capital city, where 2-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available inventory at 45% of the market.
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).