Studio Apartment Rent in Fulton, MO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fulton, Missouri as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,082 and +43% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Fulton
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 Fulton
Compare Fulton'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 (this page) | $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 | $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 Fulton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fulton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MO | 23.9 mi | $697 | $-33 (-5%) |
| Jefferson City, MO | 26.4 mi | $660 | $-70 (-10%) |
| Rolla, MO | 66.6 mi | $680 | $-50 (-7%) |
| Washington, MO | 67.5 mi | $840 | +$110 (+15%) |
| Saint Robert, MO | 70.7 mi | $760 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Waynesville, MO | 72.6 mi | $750 | +$20 (+3%) |
| Wentzville, MO | 77.3 mi | $1,070 | +$340 (+47%) |
| Lake Saint Louis, MO | 81.7 mi | $1,230 | +$500 (+68%) |
| Quincy, IL | 85.5 mi | $650 | $-80 (-11%) |
| O Fallon, MO | 86.3 mi | $1,135 | +$405 (+55%) |
| Sedalia, MO | 86.8 mi | $700 | $-30 (-4%) |
| Saint Peters, MO | 94.6 mi | $1,010 | +$280 (+38%) |
Studio rent in Fulton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fulton?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fulton, Missouri is $730 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,082.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fulton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $29,200 ($2,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fulton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fulton's studio median of $730 is +43% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fulton rank for studio rent in Missouri?
Among the 69 cities in Missouri with studio data, Fulton ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fulton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Columbia ($697), Jefferson City ($660), Rolla ($680).