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Ferguson

Pop. 18,213·46th most expensive in Missouri·Ferguson rents are up 14.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,385/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.1%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$580
Stable (Monthly)
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Ferguson · $1,385
More affordable than 82% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
45/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Ferguson's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,385/mo
Expected by trend
$1,351/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,920
Research median
$1,290/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,620/yr
At $1,385/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.1% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ferguson, MO is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,213
Median income
$47,524
Median age
34.5
Renters
51.8%
Age distribution
26.1%
25.5%
22.1%
12.2%
14.1%
Under 1826.1%
18–3425.5%
35–5422.1%
55–6412.2%
65+14.1%
Gender
45.2%
54.8%
Male45.2%
Female54.8%
Race & ethnicity
26.1%
69.1%
White26.1%
Black69.1%
Hispanic1.3%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
34.9%
34.4%
21.3%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma34.9%
Some college34.4%
Bachelor's+21.3%
Housing tenure
48.2%
51.8%
Owner48.2%
Renter51.8%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Ferguson, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,025 → $1,385
up 35.1%
Income
$40,195 → $47,524
up 18.2%
Population
18,826 → 18,213
down 3.3%
Renter share
51.8% → 51.8%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
20.1% → 21.3%
+1.2 pts

Rent in Ferguson, MO has climbed 35.1% since 2022, going from about $1,025 per month to roughly $1,385 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $40,195 in 2021 to $47,524 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,826 to 18,213 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Ferguson, MO market of 2022.

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At $1,385/mo, how Ferguson rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Ferguson rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Ferguson. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Ferguson, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ferguson is $1,385/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,010/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,290/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,050/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,670/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($47,524/yr), Ferguson ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ferguson an affordable city for renters?

Ferguson is considered moderate for renters. At $1,385/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($47,524/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ferguson slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Ferguson?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,385/mo in Ferguson. The local median household income is $47,524/yr, meaning the typical Ferguson household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ferguson?

Rent in Ferguson has increased 14.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Ferguson rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Ferguson is middle-of-the-pack for Missouri for rent, ranking #46 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,385/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ferguson?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ferguson ($1,385/mo): Jennings ($1,124/mo), Northwoods ($1,331/mo), Berkeley ($1,336/mo).

What percentage of Ferguson residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.8% of Ferguson households are renters, while 48.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Ferguson has a strong rental market.

How does Ferguson rent compare to the national average?

Ferguson's median rent of $1,385/mo is $580 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #46 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,385/mo, rent takes ~35% of Ferguson's median household income ($47,524/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ferguson 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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