Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Sikeston, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Sikeston

$1,007/mo

decreased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sikeston is $1,007 per month as of August 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $932 less per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sikeston

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sikeston rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 23% over the last month and have decreased by 22% 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 $895, whereas a house costs $1,462. 1-bedroom apartments in Sikeston run $575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

1 bedroom

$875

8%

No Change

2 bedroom

$800

4%

19%

3 bedroom

$1,100

14%

45%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

45%

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$1,007
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$900
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sikeston, MO is 12% higher than the median rent in Benton, MO.

Discover rentals in Sikeston, MO

Deerfield Village - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Deerfield Village

1203 Lawrence St, Sikeston, MO 63801

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

901 Arapahoe St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sikeston

3 beds

2 baths

$1,225

House for rent

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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 $1,007 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sikeston?

Average rent prices in Sikeston have increased by 23% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.

How does Sikeston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sikeston is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $932 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 $40,000/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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