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Knob Noster

Pop. 2,838·67th most expensive in Missouri·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,086/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-8.6%
vs US Median
-$879
Falling (Monthly)
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Knob Noster · $1,086
More affordable than 96% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,086/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$43,000/yr
Local median income
$62,353/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Knob Noster's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$780
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$910
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,530
Research median
$910/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,032/yr
At $1,086/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -8.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Knob Noster, MO is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,838
Median income
$62,353
Median age
32
Renters
45.8%
Age distribution
19.5%
38.3%
20.5%
Under 1819.5%
18–3438.3%
35–5420.5%
55–6410.8%
65+10.9%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
81.7%
White81.7%
Black8.7%
Hispanic1%
Asian0.7%
Other7.9%
Education (25+)
29.3%
36.5%
29.4%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma29.3%
Some college36.5%
Bachelor's+29.4%
Housing tenure
54.2%
45.8%
Owner54.2%
Renter45.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Knob Noster, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,531 → $62,353
up 25.9%
Population
2,754 → 2,838
up 3.1%
Renter share
57% → 45.8%
-11.2 pts
Bachelor's+
17.6% → 29.4%
+11.8 pts
Median age
28.9 → 32
+3.1 yrs

Median household income climbed from $49,531 to $62,353 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.9% shift. Census counts show Knob Noster, MO adding about 84 residents over the five-year window, up 3.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 57% to 45.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 17.6% to 29.4% across the same window.

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Knob Noster rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Knob Noster, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Knob Noster is $1,086/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $780/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $910/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $790/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,280/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($62,353/yr), Knob Noster ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Knob Noster an affordable city for renters?

Knob Noster is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,086/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($62,353/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Knob Noster falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Knob Noster?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,086/mo in Knob Noster. The local median household income is $62,353/yr, meaning the typical Knob Noster household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Knob Noster?

Rent in Knob Noster has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Knob Noster rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Knob Noster is one of the more affordable cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #67 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,086/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Knob Noster?

Warrensburg is nearby and more affordable at $1,043/mo, which is $43 less than Knob Noster.

What percentage of Knob Noster residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.8% of Knob Noster households are renters, while 54.2% are owner-occupied. Knob Noster leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Knob Noster rent compare to the national average?

Knob Noster's median rent of $1,086/mo is $879 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #67 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,086/mo, rent takes ~21% of Knob Noster's median household income ($62,353/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–4.7%
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