Studio Apartment Rent in Mehlville, MO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Mehlville, Missouri as of July 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $1,175 and +13% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Mehlville
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 Mehlville
Compare Mehlville'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 | $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 (this page) | $1,122 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Mehlville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Mehlville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affton, MO | 3.1 mi | $920 | $-202 (-18%) |
| Oakville, MO | 3.2 mi | $940 | $-182 (-16%) |
| Concord, MO | 5 mi | $960 | $-162 (-14%) |
| Maplewood, MO | 7.4 mi | $840 | $-282 (-25%) |
| Arnold, MO | 7.4 mi | $960 | $-162 (-14%) |
| Brentwood, MO | 8.2 mi | $1,300 | +$178 (+16%) |
| Richmond Heights, MO | 8.7 mi | $1,060 | $-62 (-6%) |
| Kirkwood, MO | 8.8 mi | $1,140 | +$18 (+2%) |
| Saint Louis, MO | 9.7 mi | $967 | $-155 (-14%) |
| Clayton, MO | 9.7 mi | $1,360 | +$238 (+21%) |
| Fenton, MO | 10 mi | $950 | $-172 (-15%) |
| University City, MO | 11.1 mi | $1,070 | $-52 (-5%) |
Studio rent in Mehlville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Mehlville?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Mehlville, Missouri is $1,122 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $1,175.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Mehlville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,880 ($3,740/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mehlville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Mehlville's studio median of $1,122 is +13% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mehlville rank for studio rent in Missouri?
Among the 69 cities in Missouri with studio data, Mehlville ranks #55 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Mehlville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Affton ($920), Oakville ($940), Concord ($960).