Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Metro Business College Jefferson City, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Jefferson City

$950/mo

increased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jefferson City is $950 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jefferson City

53

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jefferson City rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Metro Business College Jefferson City, MO

Average rent prices in Jefferson City have increased by 23% 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 Metro Business College Jefferson City, MO

Rent prices in Jefferson City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jefferson City is $900, whereas a house costs $1,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson City run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$750

-

-

1 bedroom

$800

-

11%

2 bedroom

$950

-

20%

3 bedroom

$1,437

-

20%

Studio

Average rent

$750

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,437

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Metro Business College Jefferson City, 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 Metro Business College Jefferson City, MO

812 El Dorado Dr #812 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

51m ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson City

812 El Dorado Dr #812, Jefferson City, MO 65101

2 beds

2 baths

$1,895

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.
810 El Dorado Dr #810 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

51m ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson City

810 El Dorado Dr #810, Jefferson City, MO 65101

2 beds

2 baths

$1,895

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.
818 El Dorado Dr #818 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson City

816-818 El Dorado Drive - 818

818 El Dorado Dr #818, Jefferson City, MO 65101

2 beds

2 baths

$1,895

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.
816 El Dorado Dr #816 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jefferson City

816-818 El Dorado Drive - 816

816 El Dorado Dr #816, Jefferson City, MO 65101

2 beds

2 baths

$1,895

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Metro Business College Jefferson City, 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 $950 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jefferson City?

Average rent prices in Jefferson City have increased by 23% since last year.

How does Jefferson City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jefferson City is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $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).