Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Washington, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Washington

$1,142/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington is $1,142 per month as of October 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $757 less per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Washington rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Washington, MO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Washington, MO

Average rent prices in Washington have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 Washington, MO

Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $1,185, whereas a house costs $2,116. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,185.

Listings

Studio

$715

3%

18%

1 bedroom

$900

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,350

2%

32%

3 bedroom

$1,760

6%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,850

No Change

54%

Studio

Average rent

$715

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,760

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last year

54%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Washington, 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 Washington, MO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Washington and Cottleville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Washington

Median rent price$1,142
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Washington, MO is 48% lower than the median rent in Cottleville, MO.

Discover rentals in Washington, MO

1-14 Julie Ann Court - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

1-14 Julie Ann Court

1 Julie Ann Ct, Washington, MO 63090

2 beds

1 bath

$930–$950

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.
Country Club Farms - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Country Club Farms

106 Acorn Creek Rd, Washington, MO 63090

2 beds

1 bath

$995

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.
6790 Hwy 100 West - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

6790 Hwy 100 West

6790 Highway 100, Washington, MO 63090

2 beds

2 baths

$1,185

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.
1003 Rose Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Washington

3 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.

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Frequently asked questions for Washington, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Washington rental market.

How much is rent in Washington?

The average rent in Washington is $1,142 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

Average rent prices in Washington have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $757 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Washington?

To comfortably afford rent in Washington, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/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).

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