Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 17, 2026

Average rent in
Jefferson City, MO

Last updated on February 17, 2026

Last updated on February 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson City, MO is $850. This is -55%, or $1,050, lower than the national average.

$0.90

average price per square foot

Median rent

$850

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

34

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jefferson City, MO is $850. This is -55%, or $1,050, lower than the national average.

$0.90

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

33%
58%
8%
1%
$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 6% 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 $795. A 1-bedroom apartment in Jefferson City, MO costs about $695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $800. Houses for rent in Jefferson City, MO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$700

2%

22%

2 bedroom

$850

4%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,200

10%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,750

2%

104%

Studio

$300

10%

50%

Studio

Average rent

$300

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

104%

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 by55%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jefferson City, MO is 11% 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

deVille I Properties LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

deVille I Properties LLC

907 Southwest Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109

1 bed

1 bath

$460

Apartment for rent

dew3941 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

dew3941

3941 Dewberry Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2–3 beds

1 bath

$675–$775

Apartment for rent

East Entertainment Flats - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

7.7

Very good

East Entertainment Flats

904 E High St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

2305 Southridge Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson City

2305 Southridge Dr #B, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

2 baths

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 21

2847 Renns Lake Ct - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

2847 Renns Lake Ct

2847 Renns Lake Ct, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Capitol Hill Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Capitol Hill Apartments

811 Monroe St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$895–$995

Apartment for rent

2610 Schott Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson City

2610 Schott Road - 1

2610 Schott Rd #1, Jefferson City, MO 65101

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 2

304 Marshall - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8

Very good

304 Marshall

304 Marshall St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,200

Apartment for rent