Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Mexico, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Mexico

$950/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mexico is $950 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mexico

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $770, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Mexico run $740 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $770.

Listings

Studio

$600

2%

-

1 bedroom

$740

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$1,000

1%

27%

3 bedroom

$1,275

9%

28%

4 bedroom

$1,595

No Change

57%

Studio

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$740

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

57%

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$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mexico, MO is 32% lower than the median rent in Columbia, MO.

Discover rentals in Mexico, MO

Forest Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.6

Very good

Forest Village Apartments

1221 W Breckenridge Dr, Mexico, MO 65265

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

608 Macfarlane St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

House for rent in Mexico

608 Macfarlane St. - 1

608 Macfarlane St #1, Mexico, MO 65265

2 beds

1 bath

$950

$850

Price drop

House for rent

Available Apr 28

307 E Promenade St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mexico

307 East Promenade Street - 1

307 E Promenade St #1, Mexico, MO 65265

3 beds

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

Available May 3

1904 Springdale Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Mexico

House for rent

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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 $950 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mexico?

Average rent prices in Mexico have decreased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Mexico rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mexico is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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 $38,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Columbia