How much does it cost to rent in Grandview, MO?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Grandview, MO is $1,518. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Grandview cheaper than other Missouri cities?

Grandview falls in the middle range for Missouri, ranking #30 out of 79 cities at $1,518/mo.

When was Grandview rent data last updated?

Grandview rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Grandview, MO?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Grandview, MO at $1,140 per month, which is 25% below the $1,518 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Grandview

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Pop. 26,527·30th most expensive in Missouri·Grandview rents are up 20.1% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,518/mo

Year-over-Year

+20.1%

Month-over-Month

+8.6%

vs US Median

-$444

Rising (Monthly)

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Grandview · $1,518

More affordable than 75% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

37/100

Overpriced

OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent

$1,518/mo

Expected by trend

$1,427/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Grandview's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$890

1 BR

$990

2 BR

$1,140

3 BR

$1,490

4 BR+

$1,740

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,140/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,518 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$18,216/yr

At $1,518/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 20.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+20.1% YoY, +8.6% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Grandview, MO is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

26,527

Median income

$53,447

Median age

34.7

Renters

50.9%

Age distribution

23.3%

27.1%

23.9%

14.4%

Under 1823.3%

18–3427.1%

35–5423.9%

55–6411.2%

65+14.4%

Gender

49.2%

50.8%

Male49.2%

Female50.8%

Race & ethnicity

48.2%

32.3%

14.3%

White48.2%

Black32.3%

Hispanic14.3%

Asian2%

Other3.1%

Education (25+)

28.9%

34.1%

25.5%

No HS diploma11.5%

HS diploma28.9%

Some college34.1%

Bachelor's+25.5%

Housing tenure

49.1%

50.9%

Owner49.1%

Renter50.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Grandview, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,008 → $1,518

up 50.6%

Income

$48,233 → $53,447

up 10.8%

Population

25,931 → 26,527

up 2.3%

Renter share

49.4% → 50.9%

+1.5 pts

Bachelor's+

21.2% → 25.5%

+4.3 pts

Median age

36.8 → 34.7

-2.1 yrs

The median rent in Grandview, MO stood at $1,008 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,518, reflecting a 50.6% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $48,233 in 2021 to $53,447 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 25,931 residents to roughly 26,527. Renters now make up 50.9% of households, compared with 49.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 25.5% of adults here, versus 21.2% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Grandview, MO market of 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Grandview on your salary?

At $1,518/mo, how Grandview rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $86,922/yr · Rent = 21% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $61,714/yr · Rent = 29.5% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $71,088/yr · Rent = 25.6% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $127,061/yr · Rent = 14.3% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $162,352/yr · Rent = 11.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $57,785/yr · Rent = 31.5% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $52,173/yr · Rent = 34.9% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $64,308/yr · Rent = 28.3% income

affordable

By apartment size

Grandview rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Grandview, MO

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Grandview is $1,518/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,140/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $990/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,490/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($53,447/yr), Grandview ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 20.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandview an affordable city for renters?

Grandview is considered moderate for renters. At $1,518/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($53,447/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Grandview slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Grandview?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,518/mo in Grandview. The local median household income is $53,447/yr, meaning the typical Grandview household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Grandview?

Rent in Grandview has increased 20.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Grandview rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Grandview is middle-of-the-pack for Missouri for rent, ranking #30 out of 79 tracked cities at $1,518/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Grandview?

Raytown is nearby and more affordable at $1,430/mo, which is $88 less than Grandview.

What percentage of Grandview residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.9% of Grandview households are renters, while 49.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Grandview has a strong rental market.

How does Grandview rent compare to the national average?

Grandview's median rent of $1,518/mo is $444 (23%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #30 out of 79 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

34%

MODERATE

At $1,518/mo, rent takes ~34% of Grandview's median household income ($53,447/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Grandview 34%Benchmark 30%

State income tax2–4.7%

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