Studio Apartment Rent in Creve Coeur, MO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Creve Coeur, Missouri as of July 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $1,478 and +1% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Creve Coeur
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 Creve Coeur
Compare Creve Coeur'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 (this page) | $1,280 |
| 4 | Chesterfield | $1,280 |
| 5 | Ballwin | $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 Creve Coeur.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Creve Coeur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Heights, MO | 4.9 mi | $1,060 | $-220 (-17%) |
| Chesterfield, MO | 5.1 mi | $1,280 | — |
| Olivette, MO | 5.7 mi | $1,130 | $-150 (-12%) |
| Kirkwood, MO | 6 mi | $1,140 | $-140 (-11%) |
| Saint Ann, MO | 6.7 mi | $850 | $-430 (-34%) |
| Overland, MO | 7.2 mi | $950 | $-330 (-26%) |
| Brentwood, MO | 8.1 mi | $1,300 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Ballwin, MO | 8.2 mi | $1,275 | $-5 (0%) |
| Clayton, MO | 9 mi | $1,360 | +$80 (+6%) |
| Richmond Heights, MO | 9 mi | $1,060 | $-220 (-17%) |
| University City, MO | 9.2 mi | $1,070 | $-210 (-16%) |
| Berkeley, MO | 9.6 mi | $1,020 | $-260 (-20%) |
Studio rent in Creve Coeur — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Creve Coeur?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Creve Coeur, Missouri is $1,280 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $1,478.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Creve Coeur?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,200 ($4,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Creve Coeur expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Creve Coeur's studio median of $1,280 is +1% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 49th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Creve Coeur rank for studio rent in Missouri?
Among the 69 cities in Missouri with studio data, Creve Coeur ranks #67 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Creve Coeur?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Maryland Heights ($1,060), Olivette ($1,130), Kirkwood ($1,140).