Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Average rent in
St. Louis, MO

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in St. Louis, MO is $1,285. This is -32%, or $615, lower than the national average.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,285

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

818

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in St. Louis, MO is $1,285. This is -32%, or $615, lower than the national average.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
60%
22%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,225. A 1-bedroom apartment in St. Louis, MO costs about $995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,395. Houses for rent in St. Louis, MO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,472.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$995

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,350

3%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,675

4%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,900

6%

3%

Studio

$895

4%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

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$1,285
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,205
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

$1,205

Flat

Last year

Bellefontaine Neighbors

$1,275

decreased by2%

Last year

Clayton

$2,042

decreased by3%

Last year

East St Louis

$1,300

decreased by3%

Last year

Ferguson

$1,275

Flat

Last year

Granite City

$1,000

decreased by2%

Last year

Jennings

$1,100

decreased by1%

Last year

Maplewood

$995

increased by5%

Last year

Richmond Heights

$1,597

increased by7%

Last year

Riverview

$1,100

decreased by4%

Last year

University City

$1,500

decreased by3%

Last year

Webster Groves

$1,625

decreased by2%

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

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6324-6326 Bancroft - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

6324-6326 Bancroft

6324 Bancroft Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109

Studio

0 baths

$295

Apartment for rent

4641 Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

7.5

Very good

4641 Washington Ave

4641 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108

Studio

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

4375-4409 Chippewa - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

4375-4409 Chippewa

4375 Chippewa St, St. Louis, MO 63116

1–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$850

Apartment for rent

4112 S Compton Ave #4112 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Dutchtown South apartment for rent in St. Louis

4110-12 S Compton (new) - 4112

4112 S Compton Ave #4112, St. Louis, MO 63118

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 22

Pasadena Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.6

Very good

Pasadena Apartments

3954 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

5740 Cabanne - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.6

Very good

5740 Cabanne

5740 Cabanne Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63112

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

3137 Chippewa St #1F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Dutchtown South apartment for rent in St. Louis

Historic, Apartment - St Louis, MO

3137 Chippewa St #1F, St. Louis, MO 63118

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

3604 Delor Street - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.9

Very good

3604 Delor Street

3604 Delor St, St. Louis, MO 63116

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$650–$850

Apartment for rent