Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Lincoln University, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Jefferson City

$1,000/mo

increased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jefferson City is $1,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jefferson City

56

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jefferson City 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+

Rent trends in Lincoln University, MO

Average rent prices in Jefferson City have increased by 33% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Lincoln University, MO

Rent prices in Jefferson City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jefferson City is $850, whereas a house costs $1,422. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson City run $707 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$910

-

10%

1 bedroom

$707

-

19%

2 bedroom

$1,000

-

38%

3 bedroom

$1,495

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$910

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$707

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

38%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lincoln University, 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.

Discover rentals in Lincoln University, MO

1214 E Dunklin St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson City

1214 East Dunklin Street - B

1214 E Dunklin St #B, Jefferson City, MO 65101

1 bed

1 bath

$475

1112 E Miller St #B - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Downtown Jefferson City apartment for rent in Jefferson City

1112 East Miller Street - B

1112 E Miller St #B, Jefferson City, MO 65101

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Marshall Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

Marshall Street Apartments

126 Marshall St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

1 bed

1 bath

$550

927 Washington St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Jefferson City apartment for rent in Jefferson City

927 Washington Street - A

927 Washington St #A, Jefferson City, MO 65101

1 bed

1 bath

$575

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Frequently asked questions for Lincoln University, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Jefferson City rental market.

How much is rent in Jefferson City?

The average rent in Jefferson City is $1,000 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jefferson City?

Average rent prices in Jefferson City have increased by 33% since last year.

How does Jefferson City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jefferson City is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Jefferson City?

To comfortably afford rent in Jefferson City, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/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).