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Lake Saint Louis

·21st most expensive in Missouri·Rental market data updated monthly for Lake Saint Louis, MO
Median rent (all units)
$1,652/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$313
Rising (Monthly)
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Lake Saint Louis · $1,652
More affordable than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
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At $1,652/mo, rent takes about 28% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$66,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lake Saint Louis's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,330
Research median
$1,570/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,824/yr
At $1,652/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.2% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Lake Saint Louis is $1,652/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,230/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,570/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,270/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,030/mo.

At 28% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Lake Saint Louis ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Lake Saint Louis an affordable city for renters?

Lake Saint Louis is considered affordable for renters. At $1,652/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lake Saint Louis falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lake Saint Louis?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,652/mo in Lake Saint Louis.

Is rent going up or down in Lake Saint Louis?

Rent in Lake Saint Louis has decreased 3.2% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Lake Saint Louis rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Lake Saint Louis is one of the pricier cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #21 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,652/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lake Saint Louis?

Saint Charles is nearby and more affordable at $1,550/mo, which is $102 less than Lake Saint Louis.

How does Lake Saint Louis rent compare to the national average?

Lake Saint Louis's median rent of $1,652/mo is $313 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #21 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,652/mo, rent takes ~28% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lake Saint Louis 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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