Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Missouri Western State University, MO

Median rent

Median rent in St Joseph

$937/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in St Joseph is $937 per month as of June 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $1,012 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St Joseph

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of St Joseph 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 Missouri Western State University, MO

Average rent prices in St Joseph have increased by 19% 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 Missouri Western State University, MO

Rent prices in St Joseph vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in St Joseph is $890, whereas a house costs $1,295. 1-bedroom apartments in St Joseph run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $956.

Listings

Studio

$690

-

5%

1 bedroom

$712

-

5%

2 bedroom

$956

-

15%

3 bedroom

$1,250

-

1%

4 bedroom

$1,695

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$690

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$712

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$956

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

The table above reflects average rent prices in Missouri Western State 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 Missouri Western State University, MO

Cottonwood Creek - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.4

Very good

Cottonwood Creek

3601 Gene Field Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 64506

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$770–$1,139

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Brittany Village - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Brittany Village

1601 N 36th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64506

1–4 beds

1 bath

$790–$1,150

Apartment for rent

425 N 25th St. St. Joseph, MO 64501 - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8

Very good

425 N 25th St. St. Joseph, MO 64501

425 N 25th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

N 3rd Duplex - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

N 3rd Duplex

1416 N 3rd St, Saint Joseph, MO 64505

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Missouri Western State University, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the St Joseph rental market.

How much is rent in St Joseph?

The average rent in St Joseph is $937 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in St Joseph?

Average rent prices in St Joseph have increased by 19% since last year.

How does St Joseph rent compare to the national average?

Rent in St Joseph is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,012 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in St Joseph?

To comfortably afford rent in St Joseph, 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).