Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Mexico, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Mexico

$897/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mexico is $897 per month as of July 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,032 less per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mexico

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mexico rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 5% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $862, whereas a house costs $1,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Mexico run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$650

1%

6%

1 bedroom

$725

5%

-

2 bedroom

$900

7%

35%

3 bedroom

$1,275

10%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,595

No Change

42%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

35%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

42%

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$897
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mexico, MO is 36% lower than the median rent in Columbia, MO.

Discover rentals in Mexico, MO

Forest Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.6

Very good

Forest Village Apartments

1221 W Breckenridge Dr, Mexico, MO 65265

2–3 beds

1 bath

$825–$895

Apartment for rent

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

$875

Apartment for rent

1209 N Clark St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mexico

2 beds

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available Aug 5

704 W Breckenridge St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mexico

$975 - 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom House In Mexico With Great Amenities

704 W Breckenridge St #NA, Mexico, MO 65265

3 beds

1 bath

$975

House for rent

Available Aug 7

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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 $897 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mexico?

Average rent prices in Mexico have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Mexico rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mexico is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,032 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 $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).

Apartments for rent in Columbia