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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
St. Louis, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where St Louis rent stands today
St Louis, MO rent rose 1.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,295/month. Renters are paying $103 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 2.9% month over month from the recent peak of $1,395 in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
St Louis, MO sits 33.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a limited total rental inventory of 812 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in St Louis rent for $995/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,055/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,400/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,400/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
In St Louis, MO, Greater Ville and Vandeventer saw rents climb 168.6% and 148.8% year over year to $2,418/month and $2,550/month respectively, far outpacing the citywide 1.6% rise. Meanwhile, Kosciusko rents fell 60.0% year over year to $1,225/month.
Median rent
Median rent in St Louis
$1,295/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in St Louis is $1,295 per month as of June 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $655 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in St Louis
812
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of St Louis rentals at each price point
Rent trends in St. Louis, MO
Average rent prices in St Louis have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
St. Louis, MO
Rent prices in St Louis vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in St Louis is $1,264, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in St Louis run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 | 3% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,055 |  1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 8% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central West End | $2,000 | |
Debaliviere Place | $1,197 | |
Downtown St Louis | $1,559 | |
Dutchtown South | $950 | |
Forest Park Southeast | $1,299 | |
Grand Center | $1,495 | |
Gravois Park | $1,095 | |
Skinker Debaliviere | $1,950 | |
Soulard | $1,562 | |
Tower Grove South | $1,245 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,264 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,395 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,450 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $625 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,055
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
5%
Central West End
Average rent
$2,000
Downtown St Louis
Average rent
$1,559
Dutchtown South
Average rent
$950
Soulard
Average rent
$1,562
Tower Grove South
Average rent
$1,245
Skinker Debaliviere
Average rent
$1,950
Gravois Park
Average rent
$1,095
Grand Center
Average rent
$1,495
Debaliviere Place
Average rent
$1,197
Forest Park Southeast
Average rent
$1,299
Apartments
Average rent
$1,264
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
1%
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.
How does rent in St Louis, MO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in St Louis and Affton by all bedroom counts and property types.
St Louis
34%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in St Louis, MO is 4% higher than the median rent in Affton, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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13%$1,395
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4%$1,112
30%$1,818
11%$1,195
9%$1,600
8%$1,500
2%Cost of living in St. Louis, MO
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 8% lower |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 7% lower |
| Housing | 21% lower |
| Transportation | 10% lower |
| Utilities | 5% lower |
Discover rentals in St. Louis, MO
5d+ ago
Walnut Park West house for rent in St. Louis
6041 Harney Ave, St. Louis, MO 63136
2 beds
1 bath
$249
House for rent
Available Feb 5
5d+ ago
Fountain Park house for rent in St. Louis
1333 Walton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63113
3 beds
1 bath
$275
House for rent
Available Feb 5
5d+ ago
The Ville house for rent in St. Louis
4362 W Maffitt Ave, St. Louis, MO 63113
4 beds
2 baths
$299
House for rent
Available Feb 5
5d+ ago
Walnut Park West house for rent in St. Louis
5654 Acme Ave, St. Louis, MO 63136
2 beds
1 bath
$325
House for rent
Available Mar 30
4d ago
Verified
100 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$13,133
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,285
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,233
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,106
$4,939
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
400 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$855–$3,254
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 2
3d ago
Verified
40 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$2,545
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
5660 Kingsbury Ave, St. Louis, MO 63112
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,530
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
665 S Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$3,045
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1115 Carr St, St. Louis, MO 63101
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,123
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
400 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$855–$3,254
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 2
3d ago
Verified
40 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$2,545
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
18 S Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$4,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
40 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$2,545
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
5660 Kingsbury Ave, St. Louis, MO 63112
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,530
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
665 S Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$3,045
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3902 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,695
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for St. Louis, MO
Quick answers to common questions about the St Louis rental market.
How much is rent in St Louis?
The average rent in St Louis is $1,295 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in St Louis?
Average rent prices in St Louis have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does St Louis rent compare to the national average?
Rent in St Louis is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $655 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Louis?
The most affordable neighborhoods in St Louis are Dutchtown South ($950/mo), Gravois Park ($1,095/mo), and Debaliviere Place ($1,197/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in St Louis?
To comfortably afford rent in St Louis, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in St Louis?
St. Louis, Missouri's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,400 per month. One-bedroom rentals experienced the largest growth at 6.9% year over year, while two-bedroom rents declined 2.0% from the previous year.
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).