Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Platte City, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Platte City

$1,280/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Platte City is $1,280 per month as of July 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $665 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Platte City

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Platte 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+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Platte City, MO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Platte City, MO

Average rent prices in Platte City have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Platte City, MO

Rent prices in Platte City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Platte City is $1,025, whereas a house costs $2,005. 1-bedroom apartments in Platte City run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

Studio

$645

3%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,192

7%

56%

2 bedroom

$1,719

No Change

42%

3 bedroom

$2,200

19%

21%

4 bedroom

$2,906

11%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$645

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,192

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

56%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,719

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

42%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,906

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

27%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Platte 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.

How does rent in Platte City, MO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Platte City and Atchison by all bedroom counts and property types.

Platte City

Median rent price$1,280
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$745
decreased by62%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Platte City, MO is 72% higher than the median rent in Atchison, KS.

Discover rentals in Platte City, MO

1134 2nd St #S2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Platte City

Apartment for rent

Woodland Trace - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Woodland Trace

920 Fontana Ave, Platte City, MO 64079

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$999–$1,175

Apartment for rent

The Oaks at Platte City - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

The Oaks at Platte City

248 Marshall Rd, Platte City, MO 64079

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

12327 Fox Creek Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Platte City

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Platte City, MO

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

How much is rent in Platte City?

The average rent in Platte City is $1,280 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Platte City?

Average rent prices in Platte City have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Platte City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Platte City is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $665 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Platte City, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Platte City?

Based on our current listings, Platte City welcomes pet owners with 70% of rental properties accommodating furry companions. With about 30 listings available monthly, this works out to roughly 21 pet-friendly apartments each month.

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).

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