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Liberty

Pop. 30,689·31st most expensive in Missouri·Liberty rents are up 12.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,491/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$474
Rising (Monthly)
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Liberty · $1,491
More affordable than 76% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
39/100
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OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 6% above what Liberty's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,491/mo
Expected by trend
$1,411/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,900
Research median
$1,230/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
$17,892/yr
At $1,491/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 12.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.8% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Liberty, MO is majority owner-occupied, 39.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,689
Median income
$88,542
Median age
37.8
Renters
27%
Age distribution
24.5%
21.4%
25%
13.3%
15.9%
Under 1824.5%
18–3421.4%
35–5425%
55–6413.3%
65+15.9%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
85.5%
White85.5%
Black4.6%
Hispanic5%
Asian1.3%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
25.1%
31.2%
39.6%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma25.1%
Some college31.2%
Bachelor's+39.6%
Housing tenure
73%
27%
Owner73%
Renter27%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Liberty, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$938 → $1,491
up 59.0%
Income
$81,352 → $88,542
up 8.8%
Population
30,129 → 30,689
up 1.9%
Renter share
26.6% → 27%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
38.2% → 39.6%
+1.4 pts
Median age
36.5 → 37.8
+1.3 yrs

The median rent in Liberty, MO stood at $938 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,491, reflecting a 59.0% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in Liberty, MO now reports about $88,542, up from $81,352 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 30,129 residents to roughly 30,689. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Liberty, MO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Liberty rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Liberty, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Liberty is $1,491/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $980/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,230/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,080/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,600/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($88,542/yr), Liberty ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Liberty an affordable city for renters?

Liberty is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,491/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($88,542/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Liberty falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Liberty?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,491/mo in Liberty. The local median household income is $88,542/yr, meaning the typical Liberty household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Liberty?

Rent in Liberty has increased 12.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Liberty rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Liberty is middle-of-the-pack for Missouri for rent, ranking #31 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,491/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Liberty?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Liberty ($1,491/mo): Sugar Creek ($1,082/mo), Excelsior Springs ($1,195/mo), Independence ($1,378/mo).

What percentage of Liberty residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27% of Liberty households are renters, while 73% are owner-occupied. Liberty leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Liberty rent compare to the national average?

Liberty's median rent of $1,491/mo is $474 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #31 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,491/mo, rent takes ~20% of Liberty's median household income ($88,542/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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