Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 18, 2025

Average rent in
Jefferson City, MO

Last updated on November 18, 2025

Last updated on November 18, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson City, MO is $885. This is -54%, or $1,035, lower than the national average.

$0.87

average price per square foot

Median rent

$885

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

28

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson City, MO is $885. This is -54%, or $1,035, lower than the national average.

$0.87

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

24%
65%
11%
$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 decreased by 14% in the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $850. A 1-bedroom apartment in Jefferson City, MO costs about $700 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 $1,275.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$712

5%

16%

2 bedroom

$850

9%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,275

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,000

9%

65%

Studio

$675

21%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$712

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

65%

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$1,500
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson City, MO is 41% 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

Apartments for rent in Camdenton

Discover rentals in Jefferson City, MO

1701 Northway Dr #A - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Westview Heights apartment for rent in Jefferson City

2 bedroom

1701 Northway Dr #A, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

dew3941 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

dew3941

3941 Dewberry Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

2309 Southridge Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson City

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 15

East Entertainment Flats - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

7.7

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

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

deVille I Properties LLC

919 Southwest Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

1 bath

$760

Apartment for rent

4907 Scruggs Station Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Jefferson City

2 beds

1 bath

$775

House for rent

Available Dec 15

5208 Collier Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Westview Heights apartment for rent in Jefferson City

2BR/1.0BA

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

8.8

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