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Mehlville

Pop. 29,805·66th most expensive in Missouri·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,220/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$742
Rising (Monthly)
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Mehlville · $1,220
More affordable than 92% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,220/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$49,000/yr
Local median income
$67,071/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Mehlville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,122
1 BR
$966
2 BR
$1,074
3 BR
$1,781
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,074/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,220 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
$14,640/yr
At $1,220/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mehlville, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,805
Median income
$67,071
Median age
42.4
Renters
34%
Age distribution
17.4%
23.4%
23.2%
14.8%
21.2%
Under 1817.4%
18–3423.4%
35–5423.2%
55–6414.8%
65+21.2%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
88.3%
White88.3%
Black5.5%
Hispanic1.9%
Asian2.4%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
28%
33.4%
31.4%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma28%
Some college33.4%
Bachelor's+31.4%
Housing tenure
66%
34%
Owner66%
Renter34%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Mehlville, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,633 → $67,071
up 16.4%
Population
28,672 → 29,805
up 4.0%
Renter share
36.2% → 34%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
29.1% → 31.4%
+2.3 pts
Median age
41.8 → 42.4
+0.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $57,633 to $67,071 across the same window, up 16.4% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 28,672 to 29,805 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.0% change. About 34% of households rent today, against 36.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 29.1% to 31.4%.

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Mehlville rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Mehlville, MO

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Mehlville is $1,220/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,122/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,074/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $966/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,781/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($67,071/yr), Mehlville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mehlville an affordable city for renters?

Mehlville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,220/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($67,071/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mehlville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Mehlville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,220/mo in Mehlville. The local median household income is $67,071/yr, meaning the typical Mehlville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mehlville?

Rent in Mehlville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Mehlville rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Mehlville is one of the more affordable cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #66 out of 79 tracked cities at $1,220/mo.

What percentage of Mehlville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34% of Mehlville households are renters, while 66% are owner-occupied. Mehlville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Mehlville rent compare to the national average?

Mehlville's median rent of $1,220/mo is $742 (38%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #66 out of 79 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,220/mo, rent takes ~22% of Mehlville's median household income ($67,071/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Mehlville 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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