Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Saint Joseph, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Saint Joseph
$950/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Saint Joseph is $950 per month as of July 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $980 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Saint Joseph
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Saint Joseph rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Saint Joseph, MO
Average rent prices in Saint Joseph have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $885, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Saint Joseph run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $670 |  2% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $737 | 5% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,250 | 4% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,495 | 18% | 18% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Saint Joseph, MO.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $885 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,122 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $1,200 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$670
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$737
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
18%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Saint Joseph, MO.
Apartments
Average rent
$885
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,122
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
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
51%lower than the national median
61%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Saint Joseph, MO is 28% higher than the median rent in Atchison, KS.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$745
44%$1,695
2%$1,362
5%$1,284
1%$1,231
9%$1,060
4%$1,795
3%$1,179
15%$1,634
16%$1,317
1%$1,495
8%$900
1%Discover rentals in Saint Joseph, MO
3d ago
401 S 15th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1601 N 36th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
1–3 beds
1 bath
$790–$1,010
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3601 Gene Field Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$839–$1,139
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1023 Charles St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
23h ago
1300 S 11th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64503
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$597–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Saint Joseph
3407 Gene Field Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
17h ago
1302 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Saint Joseph
2807 Pembroke Ln ## A22, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Apartment for rent in Saint Joseph
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
18h ago
730 N 23rd St, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
23h ago
1300 S 11th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64503
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$597–$1,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3601 Gene Field Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$839–$1,139
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1023 Charles St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1602 Brookside Dr, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1501 N 3rd St, Saint Joseph, MO 64505
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1521 S 38th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64507
1–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$875
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Saint Joseph
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Apartment for rent in Saint Joseph
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1302 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,150
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1023 Charles St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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 $950 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Saint Joseph?
Average rent prices in Saint Joseph have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Saint Joseph rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Saint Joseph is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $980 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 $38,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Saint Joseph average around $750/month and two-bedrooms approximately $950/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).