Studio Apartment Rent in Ballwin, MO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ballwin, Missouri as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,722 and +1% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ballwin
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Ballwin
Compare Ballwin's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Missouri
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirksville | $610 |
| 2 | Jefferson City | $660 |
| 3 | Rolla | $680 |
| 4 | Bolivar | $690 |
| 5 | Columbia | $697 |
| 6 | Sedalia | $700 |
| 7 | Fulton | $730 |
| 8 | Cape Girardeau | $750 |
| 9 | Waynesville | $750 |
| 10 | Saint Robert | $760 |
| 11 | Knob Noster | $780 |
| 12 | Branson | $790 |
| 13 | Springfield | $793 |
| 14 | Joplin | $835 |
| 15 | Jennings | $840 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Missouri
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton | $1,360 |
| 2 | Brentwood | $1,300 |
| 3 | Creve Coeur | $1,280 |
| 4 | Chesterfield | $1,280 |
| 5 | Ballwin (this page) | $1,275 |
| 6 | Raymore | $1,230 |
| 7 | Lake Saint Louis | $1,230 |
| 8 | Lees Summit | $1,224 |
| 9 | Grain Valley | $1,170 |
| 10 | Belton | $1,160 |
| 11 | Kirkwood | $1,140 |
| 12 | O Fallon | $1,135 |
| 13 | Olivette | $1,130 |
| 14 | Saint Charles | $1,123 |
| 15 | Mehlville | $1,122 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Ballwin.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ballwin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield, MO | 4.7 mi | $1,280 | +$5 (0%) |
| Creve Coeur, MO | 8.2 mi | $1,280 | +$5 (0%) |
| Fenton, MO | 8.5 mi | $950 | $-325 (-25%) |
| Kirkwood, MO | 9.3 mi | $1,140 | $-135 (-11%) |
| Maryland Heights, MO | 11.7 mi | $1,060 | $-215 (-17%) |
| Saint Charles, MO | 12.5 mi | $1,123 | $-152 (-12%) |
| Concord, MO | 13.2 mi | $960 | $-315 (-25%) |
| Olivette, MO | 13.5 mi | $1,130 | $-145 (-11%) |
| Brentwood, MO | 14.3 mi | $1,300 | +$25 (+2%) |
| Saint Ann, MO | 14.9 mi | $850 | $-425 (-33%) |
| Saint Peters, MO | 15.1 mi | $1,010 | $-265 (-21%) |
| Overland, MO | 15.3 mi | $950 | $-325 (-25%) |
Studio rent in Ballwin — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ballwin?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ballwin, Missouri is $1,275 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,722.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ballwin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,000 ($4,250/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.52/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ballwin expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ballwin's studio median of $1,275 is +1% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 49th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ballwin rank for studio rent in Missouri?
Among the 69 cities in Missouri with studio data, Ballwin ranks #65 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ballwin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Fenton ($950), Kirkwood ($1,140), Maryland Heights ($1,060).