Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Saint Joseph, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Saint Joseph
$937/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Saint Joseph is $937 per month as of October 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $962 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Saint Joseph
46
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $875, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Saint Joseph run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $918.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | 1% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $725 | 6% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $925 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,262 | 8% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,987 | 113% | 42% |
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 | $875 | No Change | 3% | |
Condos | $962 | 7% | - | |
Houses | $1,250 | 16% | 32% |
Studio
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,262
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,987
Last 30 days
113%
Last year
42%
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
$875
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$962
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
32%
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 26% higher than the median rent in Atchison, KS.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$745
1%$1,675
6%$1,300
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3%$1,114
4%$1,806
4%$1,595
5%$1,395
$1,312
4%$1,689
3%$925
2%Cost of living in Saint Joseph, MO
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% lower |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 9% lower |
| Housing | 17% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 3% lower |
Discover rentals in Saint Joseph, MO
3d ago
3601 Gene Field Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$720–$1,099
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
813 N 5th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
2 beds
1 bath
$795
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
421 N 25th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
2 beds
1 bath
$800
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2703 Olive St, Saint Joseph, MO 64507
2 beds
1 bath
$825
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
11684 Ridgeway Ct, Saint Joseph, MO 64505
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Saint Joseph
2630 S 22nd St, Saint Joseph, MO 64503
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Saint Joseph
2 beds
2 baths
$1,300
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.House for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Saint Joseph
2811 Pembroke Ln ## C25, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
1 bed
1 bath
$950
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.Apartment for rent
8h ago
1300 S 11th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64503
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$602–$1,656
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
2216 S Leonard Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 64503
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
3301 S 35th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64503
2 beds
1 bath
$925
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
415 N 3rd St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,265
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
3601 Gene Field Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$720–$1,099
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2102 Messanie St, Saint Joseph, MO 64507
Studio
1 bath
$689
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1302 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Saint Joseph
2319 S 18th St #1, Saint Joseph, MO 64503
1 bed
1 bath
$700
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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
3d ago
3601 Gene Field Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$720–$1,099
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2703 Olive St, Saint Joseph, MO 64507
2 beds
1 bath
$825
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
421 N 25th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
2 beds
1 bath
$800
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1601 N 36th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
2–3 beds
1 bath
$890–$1,010
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.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 $937 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Saint Joseph?
Average rent prices in Saint Joseph have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $962 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?
August offers the lowest rents in Saint Joseph, running about 7% below April prices, making late summer the most budget-friendly time to apartment hunt.
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).