Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Mexico, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Mexico

$1,087/mo

increased by37%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mexico is $1,087 per month as of October 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $812 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mexico

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mexico rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 37% 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 $897, whereas a house costs $1,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Mexico run $760 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$600

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$762

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$950

10%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

20%

4 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$600

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$762

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

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$1,087
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mexico, MO is 21% lower than the median rent in Columbia, MO.

Discover rentals in Mexico, MO

Forest Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Forest Village Apartments

1221 W Breckenridge Dr, Mexico, MO 65265

2–3 beds

1 bath

$825–$895

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.
1023 Emmons St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mexico

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Mexico Meadows Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Mexico Meadows Apartments

2150 Jubel Dr, Mexico, MO 65265

2 beds

1 bath

$885

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
1233 Pinelawn - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

House for rent in Mexico

1233 Pinelawn

1233 Pinelawn, Mexico, MO 65265

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.

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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 $1,087 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mexico?

Average rent prices in Mexico have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 37% since last year.

How does Mexico rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mexico is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $812 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 $44,000/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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