Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Sedalia, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Sedalia

$850/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sedalia is $850 per month as of August 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,075 less per month.

$4.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sedalia

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sedalia 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 Sedalia, MO

Average rent prices in Sedalia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 Sedalia, MO

Rent prices in Sedalia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sedalia is $850, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Sedalia run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$900

140%

-

1 bedroom

$800

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$900

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,350

7%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

140%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

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

Compare median rent prices in Sedalia and Camdenton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sedalia

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sedalia, MO is 57% lower than the median rent in Camdenton, MO.

Discover rentals in Sedalia, MO

121 E Broadway Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sedalia

SINGLE_FAMILY - Sedalia, MO

121 E Broadway Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301

Studio

0 baths

$500

House for rent

18h ago

8.1

Very good

802 Ruth Ann Drive

802 Ruth Ann Dr, Sedalia, MO 65301

1–2 beds

1 bath

$800–$900

Apartment for rent

1001 South State Fair Boulevard - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.1

Very good

1001 South State Fair Boulevard

1001 S State Fair Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301

1–2 beds

1 bath

$850–$900

Apartment for rent

16h ago

8.1

Very good

1005 South State Fair Boulevard

1005 S State Fair Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sedalia, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Sedalia rental market.

How much is rent in Sedalia?

The average rent in Sedalia is $850 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sedalia?

Average rent prices in Sedalia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Sedalia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sedalia is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,075 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sedalia?

To comfortably afford rent in Sedalia, you'd need to earn approximately $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Sedalia?

Based on our current listings, 28% of Sedalia rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 9 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 32 units.

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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