Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
William Woods University, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Jefferson City

$850/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jefferson City is $850 per month as of June 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,100 less per month.

$0.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jefferson City

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jefferson City rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in William Woods University, MO

Average rent prices in Jefferson City have increased by 10% 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 William Woods 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 $835, whereas a house costs $1,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Jefferson City run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.

Listings

Studio

$650

-

-

1 bedroom

$725

-

4%

2 bedroom

$902

-

19%

3 bedroom

$1,295

-

5%

4 bedroom

$2,700

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$650

1 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$902

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

The table above reflects average rent prices in William Woods 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 William Woods University, MO

dew3941 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

dew3941

3941 Dewberry Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2–3 beds

1 bath

$675–$775

Apartment for rent

710 Monroe St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Jefferson City apartment for rent in Jefferson City

Upstairs duplex at 710-B Monroe, Jefferson City, MO

710 Monroe St #B, Jefferson City, MO 65101

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

deVille I Properties LLC - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

deVille I Properties LLC

917 Southwest Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

1 bath

$760

Apartment for rent

5107 Deer Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

5107 Deer Ridge

5107 Deer Rdg, Jefferson City, MO 65109

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for William Woods 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 $850 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jefferson City?

Average rent prices in Jefferson City have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Jefferson City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jefferson City is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 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 $34,000/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).