Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
St. Louis, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where St Louis rent stands today
St Louis, MO rent rose 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,295/month. Renters are paying $61 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
St Louis sits 32.9% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest. The city offers 816 total rentals across a range of neighborhoods and unit types.
Price ranges
Studios in St Louis rent for about $975/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,050/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,435/month. Larger units reach $2,200/month for 4+ bedrooms, covering a broad spectrum of bedroom rents.
Neighborhood spotlight
Kosciusko experienced a YoY rent decline of -74.9%, falling to $998/month. This steep drop contrasts with the citywide rise of 3.2%, showing significant local variation in St Louis, MO.
Median rent
Median rent in St Louis
$1,295/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in St Louis is $1,295 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $635 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in St Louis
816
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in St Louis run $1,060 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,435.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $975 |  1% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,050 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,435 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bevo Mill | $1,000 | |
Central West End | $1,950 | |
Debaliviere Place | $1,250 | |
Downtown St Louis | $1,525 | |
Dutchtown South | $899 | |
Grand Center | $1,495 | |
Gravois Park | $1,000 | |
Skinker Debaliviere | $2,250 | |
Soulard | $1,592 | |
Tower Grove South | $1,075 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $500 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,435
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Central West End
Average rent
$1,950
Downtown St Louis
Average rent
$1,525
Dutchtown South
Average rent
$899
Grand Center
Average rent
$1,495
Debaliviere Place
Average rent
$1,250
Soulard
Average rent
$1,592
Tower Grove South
Average rent
$1,075
Skinker Debaliviere
Average rent
$2,250
Bevo Mill
Average rent
$1,000
Gravois Park
Average rent
$1,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$500
Last 30 days
4%
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
33%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in St Louis, MO is 18% higher than the median rent in Affton, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,100
8%$1,350
4%$2,095
6%$1,200
4%$1,200
3%$1,000
7%$1,100
5%$1,122
14%$1,725
5%$1,100
10%$1,520
3%$1,695
3%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
1d ago
Walnut Park West house for rent in St. Louis
2 beds
1 bath
$399
House for rent
Available Apr 8
18h ago
Verified
100 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$6,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Franz Park house for rent in St. Louis
1629 Forest Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Midtown condo for rent in St. Louis
2647 Locust St #4R, St. Louis, MO 63103
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Central West End condo for rent in St. Louis
4909 Laclede Ave #1201, St. Louis, MO 63108
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
18h ago
Verified
40 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$2,545
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
400 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$855–$3,254
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
5h ago
Verified
5660 Kingsbury Ave, St. Louis, MO 63112
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$1,550
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3902 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$1,695
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
40 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$2,545
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
400 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$855–$3,254
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
18h ago
Verified
665 S Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$3,095
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3701 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$890–$2,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
40 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$2,545
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
5660 Kingsbury Ave, St. Louis, MO 63112
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$1,550
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3902 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$1,695
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
665 S Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$3,095
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 July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in St Louis?
Average rent prices in St Louis have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does St Louis rent compare to the national average?
Rent in St Louis is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $635 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Louis?
The most affordable neighborhoods in St Louis are Dutchtown South ($899/mo), Bevo Mill ($1,000/mo), and Gravois Park ($1,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in St. Louis average around $1,120/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,410/month.
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).