Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 2, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson City, MO

Last updated on January 2, 2026

Last updated on January 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson City, MO is $885. This is -54%, or $1,022, lower than the national average.

$0.84

average price per square foot

Median rent

$885

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

36

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson City, MO is $885. This is -54%, or $1,022, lower than the national average.

$0.84

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

27%
64%
5%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

57%
43%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Jefferson City, MO

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson City, MO have increased by 6% in the last month and have increased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Jefferson City, MO

The monthly rent for an apartment in Jefferson City, MO is $800. A 1-bedroom apartment in Jefferson City, MO costs about $710 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $825. Houses for rent in Jefferson City, MO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,462.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$737

2%

15%

2 bedroom

$845

12%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,200

6%

18%

4 bedroom

$2,000

9%

34%

Studio

$395

19%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$395

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$737

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$845

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

34%

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.

Compare rent prices in Jefferson City, MO to other cities

Median rent prices in Jefferson City, MO for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Camdenton, MO.

Jefferson City

Median rent price$885
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson City, MO is 37% lower than the median rent in Camdenton, MO.

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Cost of living in
Jefferson City, MO

The overall cost of living in Jefferson City, MO is 16% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

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

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Discover rentals in Jefferson City, MO

dew3941 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

dew3941

3941 Dewberry Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

1 bath

$675–$795

Apartment for rent

East Entertainment Flats - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

East Entertainment Flats

904 E High St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

deVille I Properties LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

deVille I Properties LLC

905 Southwest Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

1 bath

$760

Apartment for rent

deVille I Properties LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

deVille I Properties LLC

827 Southwest Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

1 bath

$760

Apartment for rent

5107 Deer Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

5107 Deer Ridge

5107 Deer Ridge, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

deVille I Properties LLC - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

deVille I Properties LLC

835 Southwest Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109

3 beds

2 baths

$1,110

Apartment for rent

710 Jackson Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Jefferson City house for rent in Jefferson City

710 Jackson Street - 1

710 Jackson Street #1, Jefferson City, MO 65101

3 beds

2 baths

$1,295

$1,195

Price drop

House for rent

Available Dec 15

Elston Acres MHC LLC - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Elston Acres MHC LLC

6802 Windmill Ln, Jefferson City, MO 65109

3 beds

2 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent