Studio Apartment Rent in Hazelwood, MO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hazelwood, Missouri as of July 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $1,482 and +32% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Hazelwood
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 Hazelwood
Compare Hazelwood's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Missouri
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirksville | $610 |
| 2 | Jefferson City | $660 |
| 3 | Rolla | $680 |
| 4 | Bolivar | $690 |
| 5 | Columbia | $697 |
| 6 | Sedalia | $700 |
| 7 | Fulton | $730 |
| 8 | Cape Girardeau | $750 |
| 9 | Waynesville | $750 |
| 10 | Saint Robert | $760 |
| 11 | Knob Noster | $780 |
| 12 | Branson | $790 |
| 13 | Springfield | $793 |
| 14 | Joplin | $835 |
| 15 | Jennings | $840 |
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 | $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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Hazelwood.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hazelwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Ann, MO | 4 mi | $850 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Berkeley, MO | 4 mi | $1,020 | +$140 (+16%) |
| Florissant, MO | 5 mi | $1,030 | +$150 (+17%) |
| Overland, MO | 5.8 mi | $950 | +$70 (+8%) |
| Ferguson, MO | 6.3 mi | $1,010 | +$130 (+15%) |
| Maryland Heights, MO | 6.5 mi | $1,060 | +$180 (+20%) |
| Olivette, MO | 7.5 mi | $1,130 | +$250 (+28%) |
| Jennings, MO | 9 mi | $840 | $-40 (-5%) |
| University City, MO | 9.2 mi | $1,070 | +$190 (+22%) |
| Creve Coeur, MO | 10.1 mi | $1,280 | +$400 (+45%) |
| Clayton, MO | 10.4 mi | $1,360 | +$480 (+55%) |
| Richmond Heights, MO | 11.2 mi | $1,060 | +$180 (+20%) |
Studio rent in Hazelwood — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hazelwood?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hazelwood, Missouri is $880 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $1,482.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hazelwood?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,200 ($2,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hazelwood expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hazelwood's studio median of $880 is +32% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 16th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hazelwood rank for studio rent in Missouri?
Among the 69 cities in Missouri with studio data, Hazelwood ranks #22 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hazelwood?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Saint Ann ($850), Jennings ($840).