Studio Apartment Rent in Grain Valley, MO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Grain Valley, Missouri as of October 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,688 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Grain Valley
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 Grain Valley
Compare Grain Valley's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Missouri
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boonville | $580 |
| 2 | Kirksville | $610 |
| 3 | Lebanon | $630 |
| 4 | Jefferson City | $660 |
| 5 | Rolla | $680 |
| 6 | Bolivar | $690 |
| 7 | Columbia | $697 |
| 8 | Sedalia | $700 |
| 9 | Cape Girardeau | $750 |
| 10 | Waynesville | $750 |
| 11 | Saint Robert | $760 |
| 12 | Knob Noster | $780 |
| 13 | Branson | $790 |
| 14 | Springfield | $793 |
| 15 | Joplin | $835 |
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 (this page) | $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 Grain Valley.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Grain Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs, MO | 4.7 mi | $1,075 | $-95 (-8%) |
| Lees Summit, MO | 11.7 mi | $1,224 | +$54 (+5%) |
| Independence, MO | 13.5 mi | $975 | $-195 (-17%) |
| Raytown, MO | 17 mi | $970 | $-200 (-17%) |
| Pleasant Hill, MO | 17 mi | $1,000 | $-170 (-15%) |
| Liberty, MO | 21.1 mi | $980 | $-190 (-16%) |
| Raymore, MO | 21.4 mi | $1,230 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Excelsior Springs, MO | 22.2 mi | $890 | $-280 (-24%) |
| Grandview, MO | 22.8 mi | $890 | $-280 (-24%) |
| Kansas City, MO | 24.9 mi | $1,113 | $-57 (-5%) |
| North Kansas City, MO | 26.4 mi | $1,008 | $-162 (-14%) |
| Belton, MO | 27.1 mi | $1,160 | $-10 (-1%) |
Studio rent in Grain Valley — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Grain Valley?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Grain Valley, Missouri is $1,170 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,688.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Grain Valley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,800 ($3,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Grain Valley expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Grain Valley's studio median of $1,170 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Grain Valley rank for studio rent in Missouri?
Among the 69 cities in Missouri with studio data, Grain Valley ranks #61 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Grain Valley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Blue Springs ($1,075), Independence ($975), Raytown ($970).