Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Saint James, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Saint James

$875/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Saint James is $875 per month as of October 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.

$2.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saint James

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Saint James 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+

Rent trends in Saint James, MO

Average rent prices in Saint James have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Saint James, MO

Rent prices in Saint James vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Saint James is $750, whereas a house costs $1,322. 1-bedroom apartments in Saint James run $625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$699

No Change

55%

1 bedroom

$695

1%

-

2 bedroom

$900

10%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,325

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$2,612

8%

-

Studio

Average rent

$699

Last year

55%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$695

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,612

Last 30 days

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Saint James, 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 Saint James, MO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Saint James and House Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.

Saint James

Median rent price$875
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Saint James, MO is 33% lower than the median rent in House Springs, MO.

Discover rentals in Saint James, MO

808 N Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Saint James

2 beds

2 baths

$900

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.
320 Aida St - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

House for rent in Saint James

3 beds

2 baths

$1,275

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.
213 Parker Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Saint James

3 beds

2 baths

$1,495

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 Saint James, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Saint James rental market.

How much is rent in Saint James?

The average rent in Saint James is $875 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saint James?

Average rent prices in Saint James have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Saint James rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saint James is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Saint James?

To comfortably afford rent in Saint James, you'd need to earn approximately $35,000/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).

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