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Arnold

Pop. 20,956·11th most expensive in Missouri·Rental market data updated monthly for Arnold, MO
Median rent (all units)
$1,755/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$210
Rising (Monthly)
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Arnold · $1,755
More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,755/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
Local median income
$78,370/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Arnold's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$960
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,230/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,060/yr
At $1,755/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Arnold, MO is majority owner-occupied, 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,956
Median income
$78,370
Median age
39.7
Renters
20.2%
Age distribution
20.7%
23.9%
21.2%
14.9%
19.5%
Under 1820.7%
18–3423.9%
35–5421.2%
55–6414.9%
65+19.5%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
88.9%
White88.9%
Hispanic2.6%
Asian1.8%
Other6.4%
Education (25+)
32.7%
32.6%
25.4%
No HS diploma9.3%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+25.4%
Housing tenure
79.8%
20.2%
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Arnold, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,755 → $78,370
up 22.9%
Population
20,808 → 20,956
up 0.7%
Renter share
26.6% → 20.2%
-6.4 pts
Bachelor's+
23.5% → 25.4%
+1.9 pts
Median age
42.2 → 39.7
-2.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $63,755 in 2021 to $78,370 more recently. About 20.2% of households rent today, against 26.6% in 2021.

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Arnold rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Arnold, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Arnold is $1,755/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $960/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,230/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,000/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,590/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($78,370/yr), Arnold ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Arnold an affordable city for renters?

Arnold is considered affordable for renters. At $1,755/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($78,370/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Arnold falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Arnold?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,755/mo in Arnold. The local median household income is $78,370/yr, meaning the typical Arnold household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Arnold?

Rent in Arnold has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Arnold rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Arnold is one of the pricier cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #11 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,755/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Arnold?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Arnold ($1,755/mo): Mehlville ($1,175/mo), Sappington ($1,428/mo), Concord ($1,510/mo).

What percentage of Arnold residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.2% of Arnold households are renters, while 79.8% are owner-occupied. Arnold leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Arnold rent compare to the national average?

Arnold's median rent of $1,755/mo is $210 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #11 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,755/mo, rent takes ~27% of Arnold's median household income ($78,370/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Arnold 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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