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Hazelwood

Pop. 25,114·32nd most expensive in Missouri·Hazelwood rents are up 11.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,482/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$483
Rising (Monthly)
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Hazelwood · $1,482
More affordable than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
50/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Hazelwood's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,482/mo
Expected by trend
$1,483/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$880
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,460
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,130/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,784/yr
At $1,482/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 11.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.0% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hazelwood, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,114
Median income
$55,908
Median age
38.4
Renters
40.9%
Age distribution
20.2%
26.7%
22.5%
13.3%
17.2%
Under 1820.2%
18–3426.7%
35–5422.5%
55–6413.3%
65+17.2%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
45.7%
40.9%
White45.7%
Black40.9%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian1.6%
Other7.9%
Education (25+)
31.2%
33%
28.9%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma31.2%
Some college33%
Bachelor's+28.9%
Housing tenure
59.1%
40.9%
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Hazelwood, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$957 → $1,482
up 54.9%
Income
$54,061 → $55,908
up 3.4%
Population
25,466 → 25,114
down 1.4%
Renter share
41.6% → 40.9%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
33% → 28.9%
-4.1 pts

Rent in Hazelwood, MO has increased 54.9% since 2021, going from about $957 per month to roughly $1,482 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in Hazelwood, MO now reports about $55,908, up from $54,061 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 51.5 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 25,466 to 25,114 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 33% to 28.9%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Hazelwood, MO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Hazelwood rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Hazelwood, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Hazelwood is $1,482/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,130/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $920/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,460/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($55,908/yr), Hazelwood ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hazelwood an affordable city for renters?

Hazelwood is considered moderate for renters. At $1,482/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($55,908/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hazelwood slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Hazelwood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,482/mo in Hazelwood. The local median household income is $55,908/yr, meaning the typical Hazelwood household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hazelwood?

Rent in Hazelwood has increased 11.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Hazelwood rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Hazelwood is middle-of-the-pack for Missouri for rent, ranking #32 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,482/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hazelwood?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Hazelwood ($1,482/mo): Saint Ann ($1,236/mo), Berkeley ($1,336/mo), Overland ($1,383/mo).

What percentage of Hazelwood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.9% of Hazelwood households are renters, while 59.1% are owner-occupied. Hazelwood leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hazelwood rent compare to the national average?

Hazelwood's median rent of $1,482/mo is $483 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #32 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,482/mo, rent takes ~32% of Hazelwood's median household income ($55,908/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hazelwood 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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