Studio Apartment Rent in Lake Saint Louis, MO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,652 and +5% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lake Saint Louis
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 Lake Saint Louis
Compare Lake Saint Louis'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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lake Saint Louis.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lake Saint Louis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentzville, MO | 4.6 mi | $1,070 | $-160 (-13%) |
| O Fallon, MO | 5.1 mi | $1,135 | $-95 (-8%) |
| Saint Peters, MO | 13.1 mi | $1,010 | $-220 (-18%) |
| Saint Charles, MO | 16.4 mi | $1,123 | $-107 (-9%) |
| Chesterfield, MO | 20.1 mi | $1,280 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Ballwin, MO | 21.2 mi | $1,275 | +$45 (+4%) |
| Maryland Heights, MO | 23.2 mi | $1,060 | $-170 (-14%) |
| Washington, MO | 24.1 mi | $840 | $-390 (-32%) |
| Creve Coeur, MO | 24.6 mi | $1,280 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Saint Ann, MO | 28.2 mi | $850 | $-380 (-31%) |
| Hazelwood, MO | 28.4 mi | $880 | $-350 (-28%) |
| Kirkwood, MO | 29.2 mi | $1,140 | $-90 (-7%) |
Studio rent in Lake Saint Louis — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lake Saint Louis?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri is $1,230 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,652.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lake Saint Louis?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,200 ($4,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake Saint Louis expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lake Saint Louis's studio median of $1,230 is +5% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lake Saint Louis rank for studio rent in Missouri?
Among the 69 cities in Missouri with studio data, Lake Saint Louis ranks #63 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lake Saint Louis?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Wentzville ($1,070), O Fallon ($1,135), Saint Peters ($1,010).