Last updated on July 14, 2026

Average rent in
Wright City, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Wright City

$1,617/mo

increased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wright City is $1,617 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $332 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wright City

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wright City rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 Wright City, MO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Wright City, MO

Average rent prices in Wright City have increased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 29% 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 Wright City, MO

Rent prices in Wright City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wright City is $1,410, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Wright City run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,175

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,625

9%

24%

3 bedroom

$1,890

7%

17%

4 bedroom

$2,770

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,890

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,770

Last 30 days

1%

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

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

Wright City

Median rent price$1,617
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,780
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wright City, MO is 9% lower than the median rent in Cottleville, MO.

Discover rentals in Wright City, MO

1 Westwood Vlg #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wright City

Broadstone Apartments - Ground floor Two Bedroom Apartment

1 Westwood Vlg #1, Wright City, MO 63390

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 18

100 Parkview Drive #103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Wright City

Vista on the Park Apartments – 3-Bedroom Townhome

100 Parkview Drive #103, Wright City, MO 63390

3 beds

2 baths

$1,675

House for rent

Available Jun 25

632 Westwoods Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Wright City

4 beds

2 baths

$2,100

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Wright City, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Wright City rental market.

How much is rent in Wright City?

The average rent in Wright City is $1,617 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wright City?

Average rent prices in Wright City have increased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.

How does Wright City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wright City is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $332 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wright City?

To comfortably afford rent in Wright City, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Wright City?

Wright City offers excellent options for renters with pets, as 75% of available apartments welcome furry companions. With an average of 12 listings available monthly, pet owners have solid choices when searching for their next home.

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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