Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Mexico, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Mexico

$1,050/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mexico is $1,050 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mexico

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mexico rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Mexico, MO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Mexico, MO

Average rent prices in Mexico have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 21% 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 Mexico, MO

Rent prices in Mexico vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mexico is $875, whereas a house costs $1,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Mexico run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$575

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$800

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$950

No Change

34%

3 bedroom

$1,325

9%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$575

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

34%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mexico, 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 Mexico, MO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Mexico and Columbia by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mexico

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mexico, MO is 25% lower than the median rent in Columbia, MO.

Discover rentals in Mexico, MO

Forest Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Forest Village Apartments

1221 W Breckenridge Dr, Mexico, MO 65265

2–3 beds

1 bath

$825–$895

Mexico Meadows Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Mexico Meadows Apartments

2150 Jubel Dr, Mexico, MO 65265

2 beds

1 bath

$875

1904 Springdale Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Mexico

206 W Central St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Frequently asked questions for Mexico, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Mexico rental market.

How much is rent in Mexico?

The average rent in Mexico is $1,050 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mexico?

Average rent prices in Mexico have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Mexico rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mexico is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mexico?

To comfortably afford rent in Mexico, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/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).

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