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Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Jefferson City, Jefferson City, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Jefferson City
$895/mo
28%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Jefferson City is $895 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,055 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Jefferson City
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Jefferson City rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Jefferson City, Jefferson City, MO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Downtown Jefferson City, Jefferson City, MO
Average rent prices in Downtown Jefferson City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 28% 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
Downtown Jefferson City, Jefferson City, MO
Rent prices in Downtown Jefferson City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Jefferson City is $810, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Jefferson City run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $395 | 17% |  17% | |
1 bedroom | $725 | 12% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $897 | 6% | 28% | |
3 bedroom | $1,250 | 11% | 50% | |
4 bedroom | $1,600 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Benton Stephens | $1,125 | |
Downtown Columbia | $1,229 | |
East Campus | $1,200 | |
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust | $1,200 | |
University Of Missouri | $1,225 | |
Westview Heights | $1,295 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $810 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,400 | 6% | 24% |
Studio
Average rent
$395
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$897
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
28%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
50%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Benton Stephens
Average rent
$1,125
Downtown Columbia
Average rent
$1,229
East Campus
Average rent
$1,200
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust
Average rent
$1,200
University Of Missouri
Average rent
$1,225
Westview Heights
Average rent
$1,295
Apartments
Average rent
$810
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
24%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Jefferson City, 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 Downtown Jefferson City, Jefferson City, MO compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Jefferson City and Benton Stephens by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Jefferson City
54%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Jefferson City, Jefferson City, MO is 20% lower than the median rent in Benton Stephens, Columbia, MO.
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5d+ ago
Downtown Jefferson City apartment for rent in Jefferson City
125 W Dunklin St #G, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 4
3d ago
811 Monroe St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1112 Jefferson St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1015 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
315 Washington St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1122 E Mccarty St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Studio
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Jefferson City house for rent in Jefferson City
303 W Atchison St #A, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$825
House for rent
Available Mar 17
5d+ ago
Downtown Jefferson City apartment for rent in Jefferson City
927 Washington St #A, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
Available May 27
3d ago
811 Monroe St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1015 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1112 Jefferson St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Jefferson City house for rent in Jefferson City
1120 E Mccarty St #1, Jefferson City, MO 65101
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295
House for rent
Available Jun 2
3d ago
811 Monroe St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1112 Jefferson St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Jefferson City apartment for rent in Jefferson City
125 W Dunklin St #G, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 4
5d+ ago
Downtown Jefferson City house for rent in Jefferson City
303 W Atchison St #A, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$825
House for rent
Available Mar 17
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Jefferson City, Jefferson City, MO
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Jefferson City rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Jefferson City?
The average rent in Downtown Jefferson City is $895 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Jefferson City?
Average rent prices in Downtown Jefferson City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.
How does Downtown Jefferson City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Jefferson City is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,055 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Jefferson City?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Jefferson City, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).