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Bellefontaine Neighbors

Pop. 10,498·42nd most expensive in Missouri·Bellefontaine Neighbors rents are up 14.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,419/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$543
Rising (Monthly)
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Bellefontaine Neighbors · $1,419
More affordable than 80% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
39/100
Overpriced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 5% above what Bellefontaine Neighbors's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,419/mo
Expected by trend
$1,346/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$930
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,770
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,190/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,419 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$17,028/yr
At $1,419/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.9% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,498
Median income
$49,170
Median age
41.9
Renters
41.9%
Age distribution
26.9%
15.7%
24.4%
22.6%
Under 1826.9%
18–3415.7%
35–5424.4%
55–6410.5%
65+22.6%
Gender
43.3%
56.7%
Male43.3%
Female56.7%
Race & ethnicity
84.1%
White11%
Black84.1%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
39.7%
32.4%
17.7%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma39.7%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+17.7%
Housing tenure
58.1%
41.9%
Owner58.1%
Renter41.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,714 → $49,170
up 15.1%
Population
10,702 → 10,498
down 1.9%
Renter share
33.5% → 41.9%
+8.4 pts
Bachelor's+
16.7% → 17.7%
+1.0 pts
Median age
48.5 → 41.9
-6.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $42,714 to $49,170 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 10,702 to 10,498 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. About 41.9% of households rent today, against 33.5% in 2021.

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About renting in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Bellefontaine Neighbors is $1,419/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $930/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,190/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $960/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,540/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($49,170/yr), Bellefontaine Neighbors ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bellefontaine Neighbors an affordable city for renters?

Bellefontaine Neighbors is considered moderate for renters. At $1,419/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($49,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bellefontaine Neighbors slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Bellefontaine Neighbors?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,419/mo in Bellefontaine Neighbors. The local median household income is $49,170/yr, meaning the typical Bellefontaine Neighbors household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bellefontaine Neighbors?

Rent in Bellefontaine Neighbors has increased 14.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Bellefontaine Neighbors rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Bellefontaine Neighbors is middle-of-the-pack for Missouri for rent, ranking #42 out of 79 tracked cities at $1,419/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bellefontaine Neighbors?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bellefontaine Neighbors ($1,419/mo): Jennings ($1,161/mo), Northwoods ($1,249/mo), Spanish Lake ($1,339/mo).

What percentage of Bellefontaine Neighbors residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.9% of Bellefontaine Neighbors households are renters, while 58.1% are owner-occupied. Bellefontaine Neighbors leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bellefontaine Neighbors rent compare to the national average?

Bellefontaine Neighbors's median rent of $1,419/mo is $543 (28%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #42 out of 79 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,419/mo, rent takes ~35% of Bellefontaine Neighbors's median household income ($49,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bellefontaine Neighbors 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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