Studio Rent · June 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Festus, MO

$850/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Festus, Missouri as of June 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $938 and +34% below the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$850
June 2026
vs city overall
-9%
$938 city median
vs national
-34%
$1,290 US median
Missouri rank
#22
of 74 cities

Income needed for a studio in Festus

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.

Annual income
$34,000
Monthly gross
$2,833
Hourly (full-time)
$16.35

Rent by apartment size in Festus

Compare Festus's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$850
1-Bedroom
$880
2-Bedroom
$1,090
3-Bedroom
$1,410
4+ Bedroom
$1,640

Cheapest cities for a studio in Missouri

#CityStudio rent
1Boonville$580
2Kirksville$610
3Jefferson City$660
4Rolla$680
5Bolivar$690
6Columbia$697
7Sedalia$700
8Rogersville$720
9Fulton$730
10Cape Girardeau$750
11Waynesville$750
12Saint Robert$760
13Battlefield$770
14Branson$790
15Springfield$793

Most expensive cities for a studio in Missouri

#CityStudio rent
1Clayton$1,360
2Brentwood$1,300
3Creve Coeur$1,280
4Chesterfield$1,280
5Ballwin$1,275
6Raymore$1,230
7Lake Saint Louis$1,230
8Lees Summit$1,224
9Grain Valley$1,170
10Belton$1,160
11Kirkwood$1,140
12O Fallon$1,135
13Olivette$1,130
14Saint Charles$1,123
15Mehlville$1,122

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Festus.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Festus
Arnold, MO20.2 mi$960+$110 (+13%)
Oakville, MO22.7 mi$940+$90 (+11%)
Concord, MO24.4 mi$960+$110 (+13%)
Fenton, MO25.7 mi$950+$100 (+12%)
Mehlville, MO25.9 mi$1,122+$272 (+32%)
Affton, MO28.6 mi$920+$70 (+8%)
Kirkwood, MO30.6 mi$1,140+$290 (+34%)
Ballwin, MO32.9 mi$1,275+$425 (+50%)
Maplewood, MO33.1 mi$840$-10 (-1%)
Brentwood, MO33.3 mi$1,300+$450 (+53%)
Cahokia, IL33.8 mi$940+$90 (+11%)
Richmond Heights, MO34.3 mi$1,060+$210 (+25%)

Studio rent in Festus — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Festus?

As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Festus, Missouri is $850 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $938.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Festus?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,000 ($2,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.35/hour at a full-time job.

Is Festus expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Festus's studio median of $850 is +34% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Festus rank for studio rent in Missouri?

Among the 74 cities in Missouri with studio data, Festus ranks #22 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper studio options near Festus?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Maplewood ($840).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Festus, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (June 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.