Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 3, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson City, MO

Last updated on April 3, 2026

Last updated on April 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson City, MO is $895. This is -53%, or $1,014, lower than the national average.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$895

increased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

36

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson City, MO is $895. This is -53%, or $1,014, lower than the national average.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

33%
55%
12%
$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 8% in the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $855. A 1-bedroom apartment in Jefferson City, MO costs about $695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $950. Houses for rent in Jefferson City, MO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,375.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$697

5%

24%

2 bedroom

$950

3%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,275

2%

17%

4 bedroom

$1,350

5%

-

Studio

$395

10%

44%

Studio

Average rent

$395

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

44%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$697

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

5%

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$895
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,225
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson City, MO is 27% 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

810 Wildwood Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

810 Wildwood Drive

810 Wildwood Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109

Studio

1 bath

$250

Apartment for rent

1415 W Main St #B - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson City

1415 West Main Street - B

1415 W Main St #B, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

6836 Businesswest #4 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

12h ago

House for rent in Jefferson City

6836 Business 50 West - 4

6836 Businesswest #4, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

1 bath

$795

House for rent

Available Apr 15

6836 Business 50 W #4 - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson City

6836 Business 50 West - 4

6836 Business 50 W #4, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 15

3131 Moreau View Dr #C - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson City

3131 Moreau View Drive - C

3131 Moreau View Dr #C, Jefferson City, MO 65101

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 15

Collier Apts II - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Collier Apts II

5212 Collier Ct, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

1 bath

$845

Apartment for rent

Capitol Hill Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

9.2

Excellent

Capitol Hill Apartments

811 Monroe St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

327 Ash Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

327 Ash Street

327 Ash St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

2 beds

1 bath

$900–$1,100

Apartment for rent