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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Jefferson City, Jefferson City, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Jefferson City
$972/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Jefferson City is $972 per month as of October 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $927 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Jefferson City
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Jefferson City run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 | No Change |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 22% | 32% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 9% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $1,475 | 6% | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Benton Stephens | $1,400 | |
Downtown Columbia | $1,329 | |
East Campus | $1,250 | |
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust | $1,209 | |
University Of Missouri | $1,315 | |
Westview Heights | $895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $950 | 12% | 12% | |
Houses | $1,150 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
32%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Benton Stephens
Average rent
$1,400
Downtown Columbia
Average rent
$1,329
East Campus
Average rent
$1,250
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust
Average rent
$1,209
University Of Missouri
Average rent
$1,315
Westview Heights
Average rent
$895
Apartments
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
3%
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
49%lower than the national median
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Jefferson City, Jefferson City, MO is 31% lower than the median rent in Benton Stephens, Columbia, MO.
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4d ago
210 E Dunklin St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Jefferson City apartment for rent in Jefferson City
125 W Dunklin St #B, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Jefferson City apartment for rent in Jefferson City
710 Monroe St #B, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
22h ago
Downtown Jefferson City apartment for rent in Jefferson City
217 Capitol Ct, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
230 W Dunklin St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Studio
1 bath
$900–$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Jefferson City apartment for rent in Jefferson City
111 E High St #201, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 13
9h ago
620 E Mccarty St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
905 Adams St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
620 E Mccarty St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
905 Adams St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Jefferson City apartment for rent in Jefferson City
710 Monroe St #B, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
811 Monroe St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1015 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
18h ago
901 Jackson St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1014 E Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65101
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Downtown Jefferson City apartment for rent in Jefferson City
217 Capitol Ct, Jefferson City, MO 65101
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1122 E Mccarty St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Studio
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
210 E Dunklin St, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Jefferson City apartment for rent in Jefferson City
125 W Dunklin St #B, Jefferson City, MO 65101
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
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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 $972 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Jefferson City?
Average rent prices in Downtown Jefferson City have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
How does Downtown Jefferson City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Jefferson City is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $927 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 $39,000/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).