Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Wellston, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Wellston

$1,499/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wellston is $1,499 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $401 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wellston

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wellston rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Wellston, MO

Average rent prices in Wellston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 Wellston, MO

Rent prices in Wellston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wellston is $1,399, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Wellston run $1,249 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.

Listings

Studio

$947

No Change

21%

1 bedroom

$1,249

1%

18%

2 bedroom

$1,495

2%

-

3 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,950

-

16%

Studio

Average rent

$947

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,249

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last year

16%

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

Compare median rent prices in Wellston and Bellerive by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wellston

Median rent price$1,499
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wellston, MO is 36% higher than the median rent in Bellerive, MO.

Discover rentals in Wellston, MO

1068 Sutter Ave #H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wellston

Multiplex

1068 Sutter Ave #H, Wellston, MO 63130

1 bed

1 bath

$850

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Frequently asked questions for Wellston, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Wellston rental market.

How much is rent in Wellston?

The average rent in Wellston is $1,499 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wellston?

Average rent prices in Wellston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Wellston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wellston is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $401 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wellston?

To comfortably afford rent in Wellston, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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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