Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 4, 2025

Average rent in
Jefferson City, MO

Last updated on October 4, 2025

Last updated on October 4, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson City, MO is $850. This is -57%, or $1,124, lower than the national average.

$0.86

average price per square foot

Median rent

$850

increased by13%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

20

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson City, MO is $850. This is -57%, or $1,124, lower than the national average.

$0.86

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

39%
48%
13%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $810. A 1-bedroom apartment in Jefferson City, MO costs about $695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $850. Houses for rent in Jefferson City, MO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$730

2%

15%

2 bedroom

$850

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,350

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,475

3%

26%

Studio

$675

28%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$730

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

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$850
decreased by57%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson City, MO is 15% 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

4d ago

8.5

Very good

dew3941

3941 Dewberry Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

5208 Collier Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westview Heights apartment for rent in Jefferson City

5208 Collier Ct, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Southern Hills Townhouses & Apartments, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Southern Hills Townhouses & Apartments, LLC

4627 Shepherd Hills Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65101

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$800–$1,200

Apartment for rent

doe5118 - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson City

doe5118

5118 Doe Run Ln, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

2 baths

$825

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hun505 - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson City

hun505

505 Hunters Run, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

2 baths

$875

Apartment for rent

220 West Ashley Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Downtown Jefferson City apartment for rent in Jefferson City

220 West Ashley Street

220 W Ashley St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

5107 Deer Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

5107 Deer Ridge

5107 Deer Rdg, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Elston Acres MHC LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Elston Acres MHC LLC

6802 Windmill Ln, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,000–$1,200

Apartment for rent