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Maplewood

Pop. 8,156·40th most expensive in Missouri·Maplewood rents are up 15.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,414/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
-$551
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Maplewood · $1,414
More affordable than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
29/100
Overpriced
OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent
$1,414/mo
Expected by trend
$1,282/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Maplewood's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
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
$16,968/yr
At $1,414/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.2% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Maplewood, MO is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 53.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,156
Median income
$65,125
Median age
33.8
Renters
60.2%
Age distribution
17.6%
35%
29.4%
Under 1817.6%
18–3435%
35–5429.4%
55–648%
65+10%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
71.8%
White71.8%
Black10.2%
Hispanic2.2%
Asian5.7%
Other10%
Education (25+)
20%
24.3%
53.2%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma20%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+53.2%
Housing tenure
39.8%
60.2%
Owner39.8%
Renter60.2%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Maplewood, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,159 → $1,414
up 22.0%
Income
$52,420 → $65,125
up 24.2%
Population
8,220 → 8,156
down 0.8%
Renter share
57.7% → 60.2%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
49.5% → 53.2%
+3.7 pts

Five years ago, renters in Maplewood, MO paid around $1,159 a month. That figure now sits near $1,414, up 22.0% from the 2023 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $52,420 in 2021 to $65,125 more recently. The renter share has risen from 57.7% to 60.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 49.5% to 53.2% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Maplewood, MO market of 2023.

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Maplewood rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Maplewood, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Maplewood is $1,414/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 26% of local median household income ($65,125/yr), Maplewood ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Maplewood an affordable city for renters?

Maplewood is considered affordable for renters. At $1,414/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($65,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Maplewood falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Maplewood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,414/mo in Maplewood. The local median household income is $65,125/yr, meaning the typical Maplewood household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Maplewood?

Rent in Maplewood has increased 15.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Maplewood rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Maplewood is middle-of-the-pack for Missouri for rent, ranking #40 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,414/mo.

What percentage of Maplewood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.2% of Maplewood households are renters, while 39.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Maplewood has a strong rental market.

How does Maplewood rent compare to the national average?

Maplewood's median rent of $1,414/mo is $551 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #40 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,414/mo, rent takes ~26% of Maplewood's median household income ($65,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Maplewood 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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