Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Platte City, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Platte City

$1,200/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Platte City is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Platte City

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Platte City rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $1,062, whereas a house costs $1,672. 1-bedroom apartments in Platte City run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$695

4%

1%

1 bedroom

$999

3%

41%

2 bedroom

$1,547

4%

20%

3 bedroom

$2,295

4%

18%

4 bedroom

$3,125

21%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$695

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

41%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,547

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,125

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

3%

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$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$995
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Platte City, MO is 21% higher than the median rent in Atchison, KS.

Discover rentals in Platte City, MO

Woodland Trace - Photo 1 of 1

12m ago

8.4

Very good

Woodland Trace

920 Fontana Ave, Platte City, MO 64079

1–3 beds

1 bath

$875–$1,175

Apartment for rent

Wedgewood Apartements of Platte City - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Wedgewood Apartements of Platte City

419 Paxton St Apt H4, Platte City, MO 64079

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

The Oaks at Platte City - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

The Oaks at Platte City

248 Marshall Rd, Platte City, MO 64079

2 beds

1 bath

$1,189–$1,250

Apartment for rent

112 Ryan Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House 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 $1,200 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Platte City?

Average rent prices in Platte City have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Platte City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Platte City is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $48,000/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?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Platte City, Mo is $797, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,306.

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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