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Maryland Heights

Pop. 27,880·58th most expensive in Missouri·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,280/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
+6.0%
vs US Median
-$682
Rising (Monthly)
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Maryland Heights · $1,280
More affordable than 89% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
72/100
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Rents are 11% below what Maryland Heights's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,280/mo
Expected by trend
$1,436/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Maryland Heights's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,020
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,360/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,280 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,360/yr
At $1,280/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +6.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Maryland Heights, MO is majority owner-occupied, 51.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,880
Median income
$86,436
Median age
35.6
Renters
43.2%
Age distribution
19.3%
29.2%
27.5%
13.1%
Under 1819.3%
18–3429.2%
35–5427.5%
55–6410.9%
65+13.1%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
57.4%
13.4%
19.7%
White57.4%
Black13.4%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian19.7%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
20%
24.3%
51.2%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma20%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+51.2%
Housing tenure
56.8%
43.2%
Owner56.8%
Renter43.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Maryland Heights, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$985 → $1,280
up 29.9%
Income
$78,982 → $86,436
up 9.4%
Population
28,141 → 27,880
down 0.9%
Renter share
41.8% → 43.2%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
51.3% → 51.2%
-0.1 pts
Median age
36.3 → 35.6
-0.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Maryland Heights, MO paid around $985 a month. That figure now sits near $1,280, up 29.9% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $78,982 to $86,436 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.4% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Maryland Heights, MO reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Maryland Heights rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Maryland Heights, MO

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Maryland Heights is $1,280/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,060/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,360/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,100/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,760/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($86,436/yr), Maryland Heights ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Maryland Heights an affordable city for renters?

Maryland Heights is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,280/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($86,436/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Maryland Heights falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Maryland Heights?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,280/mo in Maryland Heights. The local median household income is $86,436/yr, meaning the typical Maryland Heights household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Maryland Heights?

Rent in Maryland Heights has increased 2.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Maryland Heights rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Maryland Heights is one of the more affordable cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #58 out of 79 tracked cities at $1,280/mo.

What percentage of Maryland Heights residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.2% of Maryland Heights households are renters, while 56.8% are owner-occupied. Maryland Heights leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Maryland Heights rent compare to the national average?

Maryland Heights's median rent of $1,280/mo is $682 (35%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #58 out of 79 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,280/mo, rent takes ~18% of Maryland Heights's median household income ($86,436/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Maryland Heights 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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