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Creve Coeur

Pop. 18,643·33rd most expensive in Missouri·Creve Coeur rents are up 5.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,478/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$487
Rising (Monthly)
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Creve Coeur · $1,478
More affordable than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
51/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Creve Coeur's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,478/mo
Expected by trend
$1,486/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,320
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,110
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,630/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
$17,736/yr
At $1,478/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 5.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Creve Coeur, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 70.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,643
Median income
$127,188
Median age
41.5
Renters
39.4%
Age distribution
18.2%
25%
20.8%
25.2%
Under 1818.2%
18–3425%
35–5420.8%
55–6410.7%
65+25.2%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
69.2%
13%
White69.2%
Black8.5%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian13%
Other6.9%
Education (25+)
20.4%
70.1%
No HS diploma1.5%
HS diploma8.1%
Some college20.4%
Bachelor's+70.1%
Housing tenure
60.6%
39.4%
Owner60.6%
Renter39.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Creve Coeur, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,103 → $1,478
up 34.0%
Income
$100,810 → $127,188
up 26.2%
Population
18,648 → 18,643
up 0.0%
Renter share
36.4% → 39.4%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
67.2% → 70.1%
+2.9 pts
Median age
46 → 41.5
-4.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Creve Coeur, MO has shifted from $1,103 to $1,478, up 34.0% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $127,188 today, compared with $100,810 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 36.4% to 39.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 67.2% to 70.1% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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About renting in Creve Coeur, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Creve Coeur is $1,478/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,280/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,630/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,320/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,110/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($127,188/yr), Creve Coeur ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Creve Coeur an affordable city for renters?

Creve Coeur is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,478/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($127,188/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Creve Coeur falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Creve Coeur?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,478/mo in Creve Coeur. The local median household income is $127,188/yr, meaning the typical Creve Coeur household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Creve Coeur?

Rent in Creve Coeur has increased 5.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Creve Coeur rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Creve Coeur is middle-of-the-pack for Missouri for rent, ranking #33 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,478/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Creve Coeur?

Maryland Heights is nearby and more affordable at $1,208/mo, which is $270 less than Creve Coeur.

What percentage of Creve Coeur residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.4% of Creve Coeur households are renters, while 60.6% are owner-occupied. Creve Coeur leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Creve Coeur rent compare to the national average?

Creve Coeur's median rent of $1,478/mo is $487 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #33 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,478/mo, rent takes ~14% of Creve Coeur's median household income ($127,188/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Creve Coeur 14%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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