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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
St. Louis, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 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 $1,290/month. Renters today are paying $40 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
St Louis, MO sits 32.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 919 total rentals across a diverse inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in St Louis rent for $888/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,015/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,350/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,048/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters encounter in the market.
Neighborhood spotlight
In St Louis, MO, Vandeventer rents rose 140.3% year over year to $2,223/month, while Ellendale rents fell 52.4% to $1,025/month and Visitation Park dropped 50.0% to $1,400/month. These changes show strong local divergence from the citywide 3.2% rise.
Median rent
Median rent in St Louis
$1,290/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in St Louis is $1,290 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $610 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in St Louis
919
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,596. 1-bedroom apartments in St Louis run $1,045 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $887 |  16% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,015 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,047 | 5% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central West End | $1,695 | |
Debaliviere Place | $1,325 | |
Downtown St Louis | $1,472 | |
Dutchtown South | $985 | |
Grand Center | $1,425 | |
Midtown | $1,318 | |
Northampton | $995 | |
Soulard | $1,549 | |
Tower Grove East | $1,150 | |
Tower Grove South | $1,292 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 7% | 2% | |
Houses | $1,596 | No Change | 7% | |
Rooms | $800 | No Change | 33% |
Studio
Average rent
$887
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,015
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,047
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
Central West End
Average rent
$1,695
Downtown St Louis
Average rent
$1,472
Dutchtown South
Average rent
$985
Grand Center
Average rent
$1,425
Tower Grove South
Average rent
$1,292
Soulard
Average rent
$1,549
Debaliviere Place
Average rent
$1,325
Northampton
Average rent
$995
Midtown
Average rent
$1,318
Tower Grove East
Average rent
$1,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,596
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
Last year
33%
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
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in St Louis, MO is 27% lower than the median rent in Affton, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,770
36%$1,385
8%$1,900
7%$1,200
4%$1,300
1%$1,100
10%$1,095
$1,012
4%$1,724
1%$1,150
7%$1,495
2%$1,800
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 | 3% lower |
| Housing | 19% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 3% lower |
Discover rentals in St. Louis, MO
2d ago
4641 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio
1 bath
$400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Walnut Park West house for rent in St. Louis
5586 Era Ave, St. Louis, MO 63136
3 beds
1 bath
$450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jun 16
14h ago
5454 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63115
1 bed
1 bath
$529
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Penrose house for rent in St. Louis
3 beds
1 bath
$550
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 10
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$7,620
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
100 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$6,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central West End townhouse for rent in St. Louis
4717 Mcpherson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
3 beds
5 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4643 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,524–$4,441
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
40 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,175–$2,115
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
400 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$855–$3,254
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
2h ago
Verified
665 S Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$3,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3902 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$1,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
400 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$855–$3,254
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
2h ago
Verified
665 S Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$3,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5855 De Giverville Ave #NA, St. Louis, MO 63112
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jun 6
5d+ ago
Verified
4459 Russell Blvd #1W, St. Louis, MO 63110
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
2h ago
Verified
40 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,175–$2,115
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
665 S Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$3,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3902 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$1,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5660 Kingsbury Ave, St. Louis, MO 63112
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,450
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $1,290 per month as of October 24, 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 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $610 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Louis?
The most affordable neighborhoods in St Louis are Dutchtown South ($985/mo), Northampton ($995/mo), and Tower Grove East ($1,150/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).