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Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lafayette Square
$1,395/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Lafayette Square is $1,395 per month as of November 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lafayette Square
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lafayette Square rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO
Average rent prices in Lafayette Square have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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
Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO
Rent prices in Lafayette Square vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lafayette Square is $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Lafayette Square run $957 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,365.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,510 |  1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,825 | No Change | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $2,149 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Compton Heights | $1,350 | |
Grand Center | $1,499 | |
Mckinley Heights | $1,267 | |
Mcree Town | $1,495 | |
Midtown | $1,400 | |
The Gate | $1,365 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 3% | 22% | |
Condos | $1,505 | 2% | 16% | |
Houses | $2,000 | 109% | 7% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,510
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,149
Compton Heights
Average rent
$1,350
Grand Center
Average rent
$1,499
Mckinley Heights
Average rent
$1,267
Mcree Town
Average rent
$1,495
Midtown
Average rent
$1,400
The Gate
Average rent
$1,365
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
22%
Condos
Average rent
$1,505
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
109%
Last year
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lafayette Square, 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 Lafayette Square, St Louis, MO compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Lafayette Square and Compton Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lafayette Square
27%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lafayette Square, St Louis, MO is 3% higher than the median rent in Compton Heights, St Louis, MO.
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11h ago
1722 Waverly Pl, St. Louis, MO 63104
3 beds
1 bath
$1,499
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
Lafayette Square condo for rent in St. Louis
2317 Hickory St, St. Louis, MO 63104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,555
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Lafayette Square townhouse for rent in St. Louis
1310 Missouri Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,675
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 Nov 16
1d ago
1736 Nicholson Pl, St. Louis, MO 63104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
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
Lafayette Square apartment for rent in St. Louis
2017 Chouteau Ave #211, St. Louis, MO 63103
Studio
0 baths
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
Lafayette Square apartment for rent in St. Louis
2017 Chouteau Ave #212, St. Louis, MO 63103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
Lafayette Square condo for rent in St. Louis
2309 Hickory St, St. Louis, MO 63104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,329
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Lafayette Square townhouse for rent in St. Louis
1310 Missouri Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,675
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 Nov 16
11h ago
1722 Waverly Pl, St. Louis, MO 63104
3 beds
1 bath
$1,499
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
Lafayette Square apartment for rent in St. Louis
2017 Chouteau Ave #211, St. Louis, MO 63103
Studio
0 baths
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
Lafayette Square condo for rent in St. Louis
2317 Hickory St, St. Louis, MO 63104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,555
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Lafayette Square townhouse for rent in St. Louis
1310 Missouri Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,675
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 Nov 16
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Frequently asked questions for Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO
Quick answers to common questions about the Lafayette Square rental market.
How much is rent in Lafayette Square?
The average rent in Lafayette Square is $1,395 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lafayette Square?
Average rent prices in Lafayette Square have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does Lafayette Square rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lafayette Square is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lafayette Square?
To comfortably afford rent in Lafayette Square, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).