Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Saint Joseph, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Saint Joseph

$895/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Saint Joseph is $895 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,055 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saint Joseph

47

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Saint 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 Saint Joseph, MO

Average rent prices in Saint Joseph have increased by 9% 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 Saint Joseph, MO

Rent prices in Saint Joseph vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Saint Joseph is $800, whereas a house costs $1,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Saint Joseph run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$925

2%

24%

1 bedroom

$750

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$950

6%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,225

7%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,424

17%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,424

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Saint Joseph and Atchison by all bedroom counts and property types.

Saint Joseph

Median rent price$895
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$995
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Saint Joseph, MO is 10% lower than the median rent in Atchison, KS.

Discover rentals in Saint Joseph, MO

Cottonwood Creek - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

5h 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

1206 N 18th St. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

1206 N 18th St.

1206 N 18th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Saint Joseph, MO

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

How much is rent in Saint Joseph?

The average rent in Saint Joseph is $895 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saint Joseph?

Average rent prices in Saint Joseph have increased by 9% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Saint Joseph rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saint Joseph is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,055 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Saint Joseph, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Saint Joseph?

Saint Joseph's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $750 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $930 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 38% of listings, followed by one-bedroom units at 30% of the market.

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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