Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Sikeston, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Sikeston

$950/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sikeston is $950 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$0.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sikeston

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sikeston rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Sikeston, MO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Sikeston, MO

Average rent prices in Sikeston have increased by 51% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Sikeston, MO

Rent prices in Sikeston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sikeston is $900, whereas a house costs $1,087. 1-bedroom apartments in Sikeston run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.

Listings

1 bedroom

$750

7%

-

2 bedroom

$900

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,125

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Sikeston and Benton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sikeston

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$695
decreased by63%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sikeston, MO is 37% higher than the median rent in Benton, MO.

Discover rentals in Sikeston, MO

243 Kate - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

243 Kate

243 Kate Dr, Sikeston, MO 63801

2 beds

2 baths

$2,400

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Sikeston, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Sikeston rental market.

How much is rent in Sikeston?

The average rent in Sikeston is $950 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sikeston?

Average rent prices in Sikeston have increased by 51% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Sikeston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sikeston is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sikeston?

To comfortably afford rent in Sikeston, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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