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

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Hazelwood, MO is $1,438. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Hazelwood cheaper than other Missouri cities?

Hazelwood falls in the middle range for Missouri, ranking #39 out of 79 cities at $1,438/mo.

When was Hazelwood rent data last updated?

Hazelwood 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 Hazelwood, MO?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Hazelwood, MO at $1,130 per month, which is 21% below the $1,438 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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Hazelwood

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Pop. 25,114·39th most expensive in Missouri·Hazelwood rents are up 6.8% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,438/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.8%

Month-over-Month

-3.0%

vs US Median

-$524

Falling (Monthly)

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Hazelwood · $1,438

More affordable than 79% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

57/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% below what Hazelwood's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,438/mo

Expected by trend

$1,489/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$880

1 BR

$920

2 BR

$1,130

3 BR

$1,460

4 BR+

$1,680

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,130/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,438 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

$17,256/yr

At $1,438/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.8% YoY, -3.0% 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 → $1,438

up 50.3%

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 50.3% since 2021, going from about $957 per month to roughly $1,438 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 46.9 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Hazelwood on your salary?

At $1,438/mo, how Hazelwood rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $86,922/yr · Rent = 19.9% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $61,714/yr · Rent = 28% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $71,088/yr · Rent = 24.3% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $127,061/yr · Rent = 13.6% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $162,352/yr · Rent = 10.6% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $57,785/yr · Rent = 29.9% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $52,173/yr · Rent = 33.1% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $64,308/yr · Rent = 26.8% income

affordable

By apartment size

Hazelwood rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Hazelwood, MO

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Hazelwood is $1,438/mo as of August 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 31% of local median household income ($55,908/yr), Hazelwood ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hazelwood an affordable city for renters?

Hazelwood is considered moderate for renters. At $1,438/mo, rent takes approximately 31% 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 $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,438/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 6.8% over the past year as of August 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 #39 out of 79 tracked cities at $1,438/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hazelwood?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Hazelwood ($1,438/mo): Berkeley ($1,318/mo), Saint Ann ($1,335/mo), Overland ($1,344/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 $1,438/mo is $524 (27%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #39 out of 79 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

31%

MODERATE

At $1,438/mo, rent takes ~31% of Hazelwood's median household income ($55,908/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hazelwood 31%Benchmark 30%

State income tax2–4.7%

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