Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Smithville, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Smithville

$1,938/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Smithville is $1,938 per month as of May 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $12 less per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Smithville

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Smithville rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Smithville, MO

Average rent prices in Smithville have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $1,255, whereas a house costs $2,215. 1-bedroom apartments in Smithville run $1,479 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$725

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,389

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,555

19%

52%

3 bedroom

$2,140

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,960

No Change

17%

Studio

Average rent

$725

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,389

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,555

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

52%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,140

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,960

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

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$1,938
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,591
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Smithville, MO is 22% higher than the median rent in Basehor, KS.

Discover rentals in Smithville, MO

Cedarwood Apartments 206 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Cedarwood Apartments 206

206 W Main St, Smithville, MO 64089

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Cedarwoods Apartments 208 Meadow - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Cedarwoods Apartments 208 Meadow

208 W Meadow St, Smithville, MO 64089

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Cedarwood Apartments 213 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Cedarwood Apartments 213

213 W Main St, Smithville, MO 64089

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

19417 Mulberry Ln #6D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Smithville

Clay Creek Townhomes - 6D

19417 Mulberry Ln #6D, Smithville, MO 64089

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,750

House for rent

Available May 15

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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 $1,938 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Smithville?

Average rent prices in Smithville have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Smithville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Smithville is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $12 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 $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Smithville offers good options for renters with pets, as 42% of listings welcome furry companions. With an average of 24 listings available monthly, pet owners can expect to find approximately 10 pet-friendly apartments to choose from.

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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