Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Average rent in
St. Louis, MO

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in St. Louis, MO is $1,282. This is -32%, or $617, lower than the national average.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,282

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

874

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in St. Louis, MO is $1,282. This is -32%, or $617, lower than the national average.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
61%
21%
6%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

56%
44%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
St. Louis, MO

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in St. Louis, MO have decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
St. Louis, MO

The monthly rent for an apartment in St. Louis, MO is $1,235. A 1-bedroom apartment in St. Louis, MO costs about $1,025 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,350. Houses for rent in St. Louis, MO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,405.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,025

4%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,325

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,737

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,950

1%

9%

Studio

$845

8%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$845

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,737

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in St. Louis, 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.

Compare rent prices in St Louis, MO to other cities

Median rent prices in St Louis, MO for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Affton, MO.

St Louis

Median rent price$1,282
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in St Louis, MO is 7% higher than the median rent in Affton, MO.

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Average rent in
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Affton

$1,195

increased by4%

Last year

Bellefontaine Neighbors

$1,320

decreased by1%

Last year

Clayton

$2,042

decreased by4%

Last year

East St Louis

$1,250

decreased by7%

Last year

Ferguson

$1,250

increased by1%

Last year

Granite City

$1,012

increased by8%

Last year

Jennings

$1,150

increased by3%

Last year

Maplewood

$995

increased by16%

Last year

Richmond Heights

$1,522

decreased by4%

Last year

Riverview

$1,150

decreased by1%

Last year

University City

$1,550

increased by3%

Last year

Webster Groves

$1,822

increased by10%

Last year

Cost of living in
St. Louis, MO

The overall cost of living in St. Louis, MO is 11% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

9% lower

Groceries

1% lower

Health

12% lower

Housing

22% lower

Transportation

7% lower

Utilities

2% lower

Apartments for rent in Arnold

Discover rentals in St. Louis, MO

5247-49 Pernod Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.7

Good

5247-49 Pernod Avenue

5247 Pernod Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139

Studio

1 bath

$200

Apartment for rent

4641 Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.9

Good

4641 Washington Ave

4641 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108

Studio

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

5454 Kingshighway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

5454 Kingshighway

5454 North Kingshighway Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63115

1 bed

1 bath

$585

Apartment for rent

4375-4409 Chippewa - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.6

Very good

4375-4409 Chippewa

4375 Chippewa Street, St. Louis, MO 63116

1–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$850

Apartment for rent

3440 Delor - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.3

Very good

3440 Delor

3440 Delor Street, St. Louis, MO 63111

1–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$725

Apartment for rent

8612 Halls Ferry Road - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

8612 Halls Ferry Road

8612 Halls Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63147

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

4381 Chippewa Street #4381B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bevo Mill apartment for rent in St. Louis

4375-4409 Chippewa - 4381 - B

4381 Chippewa Street #4381B, St. Louis, MO 63109

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 8

307-309 Eichelberger - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.8

Very good

307-309 Eichelberger

307 Eichelberger St, St. Louis, MO 63111

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent