Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Saint Joseph, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Saint Joseph
$951/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Saint Joseph is $951 per month as of September 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $948 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Saint Joseph
43
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $939, whereas a house costs $1,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Saint Joseph run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $952.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $653 | No Change |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $772 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | 4% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 24% | 48% |
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 | $939 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,045 | 16% | - | |
Houses | $1,125 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$653
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$772
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
48%
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
$939
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,045
Last 30 days
16%
Houses
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
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
50%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
48%$1,697
6%$1,230
8%$1,220
2%$1,199
1%$1,095
$1,779
7%$1,399
2%$1,634
12%$1,285
6%$1,555
9%$925
8%Discover rentals in Saint Joseph, MO
1d ago
1324 Buchanan Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3601 Gene Field Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$770–$1,099
Apartment for rent
1d ago
813 N 5th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Saint Joseph
724 N 25th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
2 beds
1 bath
$850
$800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Saint Joseph
5103 Mulberry Ter, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
3 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
1h ago
11680 Ridgeway Ct, Saint Joseph, MO 64505
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
55m ago
1300 S 11th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64503
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$616–$1,670
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Saint Joseph
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
55m ago
1300 S 11th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64503
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$616–$1,670
Apartment for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Saint Joseph
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Saint Joseph
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
1d ago
1602 Brookside Dr, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
1 bed
1 bath
$675–$695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1801 Mitchell Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64507
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1302 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
3 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,100
Apartment for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Saint Joseph
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Saint Joseph
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Saint Joseph
2319 S 18th St #1, Saint Joseph, MO 64503
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
23h ago
1601 N 36th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
2–3 beds
1 bath
$890–$1,010
Apartment for rent
1d ago
813 N 5th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Saint Joseph
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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 $951 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Saint Joseph?
Average rent prices in Saint Joseph have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Saint Joseph rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Saint Joseph is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $948 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).