Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 4, 2026
Average rent in
Jefferson City, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on July 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Jefferson City
$995/mo
25%vs previous year
The average rent in Jefferson City is $995 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $955 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jefferson City
44
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 4% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 $895, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson City run $715 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 | 5% |  8% | |
1 bedroom | $725 | 3% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $895 | 10% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 3% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $1,350 | 28% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Jefferson City | $895 | |
Grande Highland Estates | $1,195 | |
Landwehr Hills | $1,000 | |
Quail Valley Lake | $1,000 | |
Rail Haven Estates | $1,000 | |
Redfield | $950 | |
Saddlebrooke Estates | $995 | |
Sunset Place | $872 | |
Wakoda Woods | $900 | |
Westview Heights | $845 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $895 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,035 | 25% | - | |
Houses | $1,600 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
16%
Downtown Jefferson City
Average rent
$895
Westview Heights
Average rent
$845
Landwehr Hills
Average rent
$1,000
Sunset Place
Average rent
$872
Redfield
Average rent
$950
Rail Haven Estates
Average rent
$1,000
Quail Valley Lake
Average rent
$1,000
Wakoda Woods
Average rent
$900
Saddlebrooke Estates
Average rent
$995
Grande Highland Estates
Average rent
$1,195
Apartments
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,035
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
7%
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
49%lower than the national median
21%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
$1,550
21%$1,395
2%$895
13%$1,275
16%$799
8%$1,025
54%$1,150
13%$872
10%$925
$1,450
$1,000
$1,025
2%Cost of living in Jefferson City, MO
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% lower |
| Groceries | 6% lower |
| Health | No difference |
| Housing | 22% lower |
| Transportation | 2% higher |
| Utilities | 7% lower |
Discover rentals in Jefferson City, MO
5d+ ago
Downtown Jefferson City apartment for rent in Jefferson City
710 Monroe St #B, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
4d ago
917 Southwest Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109
2 beds
2 baths
$760
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3941 Dewberry Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109
3 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5107 Deer Rdg, Jefferson City, MO 65109
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
21h ago
House for rent in Jefferson City
1329 Vista Campo, Jefferson City, MO 65109
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 15
14h ago
810 Wildwood Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2111 Dalton Dr Apt B, Jefferson City, MO 65109
1 bed
1 bath
$1,525
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1122 E Mccarty St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Studio
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
219 Dix Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65109
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
15h ago
House for rent in Jefferson City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,575
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jefferson City
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jefferson City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4627 Shepherd Hills Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1015 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
219 Dix Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65109
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
21h ago
House for rent in Jefferson City
1329 Vista Campo, Jefferson City, MO 65109
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 15
21h ago
House for rent in Jefferson City
1329 Vista Campo, Jefferson City, MO 65109
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 15
2d ago
4627 Shepherd Hills Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5107 Deer Rdg, Jefferson City, MO 65109
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Downtown Jefferson City apartment for rent in Jefferson City
125 W Dunklin St #D, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
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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 $995 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jefferson City?
Average rent prices in Jefferson City have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.
How does Jefferson City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jefferson City is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Jefferson City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Jefferson City are Westview Heights ($845/mo), Sunset Place ($872/mo), and Downtown Jefferson City ($895/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 $40,000/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).