Last updated on October 14, 2026

Average rent in
Smithville, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Smithville

$1,867/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Smithville is $1,867 per month as of October 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $32 less per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Smithville

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Smithville rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Smithville, MO

Average rent prices in Smithville have decreased by 27% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 Smithville, MO

Rent prices in Smithville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Smithville is $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,077. 1-bedroom apartments in Smithville run $1,227 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,490.

Listings

Studio

$645

-

1%

1 bedroom

$1,227

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,650

4%

23%

3 bedroom

$2,114

11%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,878

2%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$645

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,227

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,114

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,878

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

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

Compare median rent prices in Smithville and Basehor by all bedroom counts and property types.

Smithville

Median rent price$1,867
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,709
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Smithville, MO is 9% higher than the median rent in Basehor, KS.

Discover rentals in Smithville, MO

Cedarwood Apartments 211 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Cedarwood Apartments 211

211 W Main St, Smithville, MO 64089

2 beds

1 bath

$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.
Cedarwood Apartments 208 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Cedarwood Apartments 208

208 W Main St, Smithville, MO 64089

2 beds

1 bath

$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.
305 S Mill St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smithville

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Smithville, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Smithville rental market.

How much is rent in Smithville?

The average rent in Smithville is $1,867 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Smithville?

Average rent prices in Smithville have decreased by 27% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Smithville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Smithville is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $32 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Smithville?

To comfortably afford rent in Smithville, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/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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