Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
St. Louis, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where St Louis rent stands today
St Louis, MO rent rose 4.0% year over year to a current median of $1,295/month. Renters are paying $19 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
St Louis sits 31.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a smaller inventory of 884 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in St Louis run around $1,095/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,025/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,375/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,972/month. The bedroom tiers reflect the range most renters encounter.
Neighborhood spotlight
Greater Ville rents climbed 140.6% year over year to $1,895/month, and Vandeventer rose 94.4% to the same median. These increases contrast with the citywide 4.0% rise, showing strong hyperlocal shifts in St Louis, MO.
Median rent
Median rent in St Louis
$1,295/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in St Louis is $1,295 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $605 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in St Louis
884
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 4% 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 $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in St Louis run $1,045 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,095 | 2% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,025 |  1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,375 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,972 | No Change | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central West End | $1,662 | |
Debaliviere Place | $1,295 | |
Downtown St Louis | $1,512 | |
Dutchtown South | $950 | |
Grand Center | $1,422 | |
Midtown | $1,345 | |
Northampton | $995 | |
Soulard | $1,500 | |
Tower Grove East | $1,345 | |
Tower Grove South | $1,222 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,595 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $650 | 11% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,972
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
Downtown St Louis
Average rent
$1,512
Central West End
Average rent
$1,662
Dutchtown South
Average rent
$950
Grand Center
Average rent
$1,422
Tower Grove South
Average rent
$1,222
Debaliviere Place
Average rent
$1,295
Soulard
Average rent
$1,500
Tower Grove East
Average rent
$1,345
Midtown
Average rent
$1,345
Northampton
Average rent
$995
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
11%
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
32%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in St Louis, MO is 23% lower than the median rent in Affton, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,674
15%$1,375
24%$2,325
4%$1,175
6%$1,300
11%$1,095
4%$1,100
4%$1,100
8%$1,834
16%$1,100
2%$1,600
11%$1,795
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
St. Louis Place house for rent in St. Louis
2 beds
1 bath
$300
House for rent
Available Aug 27
5d+ ago
Walnut Park East house for rent in St. Louis
4943 Genevieve Ave, St. Louis, MO 63120
2 beds
1 bath
$359
House for rent
1d ago
4641 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Penrose house for rent in St. Louis
3 beds
1 bath
$550
House for rent
Available Aug 10
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$7,301
$7,030
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$6,028
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$5,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$4,952
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
2d ago
Verified
40 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,175–$2,115
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5660 Kingsbury Ave, St. Louis, MO 63112
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,020–$1,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3902 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,345–$1,650
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
1d ago
Verified
665 S Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$3,000
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3701 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$890–$2,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
40 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,175–$2,115
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5660 Kingsbury Ave, St. Louis, MO 63112
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,020–$1,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3902 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,345–$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
665 S Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$3,000
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 September 12, 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 4% since last year.
How does St Louis rent compare to the national average?
Rent in St Louis is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $605 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Louis?
The most affordable neighborhoods in St Louis are Dutchtown South ($950/mo), Northampton ($995/mo), and Tower Grove South ($1,222/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 our July 2026 rent data, January offers the lowest rents in St. Louis with approximately 6.9% savings compared to peak July pricing. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, making winter months ideal for apartment hunting.
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).