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Gladstone

Pop. 27,207·42nd most expensive in Missouri·Gladstone rents are up 18.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,398/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$567
Rising (Monthly)
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Gladstone · $1,398
More affordable than 82% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
38/100
Overpriced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 6% above what Gladstone's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,398/mo
Expected by trend
$1,317/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$2,020
Research median
$1,310/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
$16,776/yr
At $1,398/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 18.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.6% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Gladstone, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,207
Median income
$79,271
Median age
41.9
Renters
31.6%
Age distribution
20.5%
20.3%
26.5%
12.2%
20.5%
Under 1820.5%
18–3420.3%
35–5426.5%
55–6412.2%
65+20.5%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
77.9%
White77.9%
Black7.7%
Hispanic9.9%
Asian1.7%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
33.3%
29.1%
31.7%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma33.3%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+31.7%
Housing tenure
68.4%
31.6%
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Gladstone, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,109 → $1,398
up 26.1%
Income
$65,477 → $79,271
up 21.1%
Population
26,825 → 27,207
up 1.4%
Renter share
36.3% → 31.6%
-4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
30.9% → 31.7%
+0.8 pts
Median age
40.6 → 41.9
+1.3 yrs

Rent in Gladstone, MO has increased 26.1% since 2022, going from about $1,109 per month to roughly $1,398 today. Census figures show median household income at $79,271 today, compared with $65,477 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 5.0 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 26,825 to 27,207 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. About 31.6% of households rent today, against 36.3% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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About renting in Gladstone, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Gladstone is $1,398/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,050/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,310/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,150/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,710/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($79,271/yr), Gladstone ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Gladstone an affordable city for renters?

Gladstone is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,398/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($79,271/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Gladstone falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Gladstone?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,398/mo in Gladstone. The local median household income is $79,271/yr, meaning the typical Gladstone household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Gladstone?

Rent in Gladstone has increased 18.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Gladstone rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Gladstone is middle-of-the-pack for Missouri for rent, ranking #42 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,398/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Gladstone?

Sugar Creek is nearby and more affordable at $1,082/mo, which is $316 less than Gladstone.

What percentage of Gladstone residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.6% of Gladstone households are renters, while 68.4% are owner-occupied. Gladstone leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Gladstone rent compare to the national average?

Gladstone's median rent of $1,398/mo is $567 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #42 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,398/mo, rent takes ~21% of Gladstone's median household income ($79,271/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Gladstone 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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