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Jennings

Pop. 12,918·63rd most expensive in Missouri·Jennings rents have dropped 7.7%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,124/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$841
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Jennings · $1,124
More affordable than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
83/100
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Rents are 17% below what Jennings's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,124/mo
Expected by trend
$1,346/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$840
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,640
Research median
$1,090/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,488/yr
At $1,124/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.7% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Jennings, MO is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,918
Median income
$38,984
Median age
39.4
Renters
54.9%
Age distribution
25.6%
18.7%
24%
14%
17.8%
Under 1825.6%
18–3418.7%
35–5424%
55–6414%
65+17.8%
Gender
41.6%
58.4%
Male41.6%
Female58.4%
Race & ethnicity
89%
White5.1%
Black89%
Hispanic0.7%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
17.4%
39.5%
32.3%
No HS diploma17.4%
HS diploma39.5%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+10.8%
Housing tenure
45.1%
54.9%
Owner45.1%
Renter54.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Jennings, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$29,237 → $38,984
up 33.3%
Population
13,129 → 12,918
down 1.6%
Renter share
59% → 54.9%
-4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
7.5% → 10.8%
+3.3 pts
Median age
41.5 → 39.4
-2.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Jennings, MO now reports about $38,984, up from $29,237 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 13,129 residents to roughly 12,918. Renters now make up 54.9% of households, compared with 59% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 10.8% of adults here, versus 7.5% in 2021.

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Jennings rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Jennings, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Jennings is $1,124/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $840/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $880/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,410/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($38,984/yr), Jennings ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Jennings an affordable city for renters?

Jennings is considered moderate for renters. At $1,124/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($38,984/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Jennings slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Jennings?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,124/mo in Jennings. The local median household income is $38,984/yr, meaning the typical Jennings household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Jennings?

Rent in Jennings has decreased 7.7% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Jennings rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Jennings is one of the more affordable cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #63 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,124/mo.

What percentage of Jennings residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.9% of Jennings households are renters, while 45.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Jennings has a strong rental market.

How does Jennings rent compare to the national average?

Jennings's median rent of $1,124/mo is $841 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #63 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,124/mo, rent takes ~35% of Jennings's median household income ($38,984/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Jennings 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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