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Oakville

Pop. 35,333·22nd most expensive in Missouri·Rental market data updated monthly for Oakville, MO
Median rent (all units)
$1,633/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.4%
vs US Median
-$332
Rising (Monthly)
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Oakville · $1,633
More affordable than 67% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
18% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,633/mo, rent takes about 18% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$65,000/yr
Local median income
$106,362/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Oakville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$940
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,780
Research median
$1,200/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,596/yr
At $1,633/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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, +6.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Oakville, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 44.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,333
Median income
$106,362
Median age
45.1
Renters
14%
Age distribution
20%
18.5%
24%
15.2%
22.2%
Under 1820%
18–3418.5%
35–5424%
55–6415.2%
65+22.2%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
89.2%
White89.2%
Black2.3%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian1.6%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
23.9%
28%
44.1%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma23.9%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+44.1%
Housing tenure
86%
14%
Owner86%
Renter14%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Oakville, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$91,497 → $106,362
up 16.2%
Population
35,357 → 35,333
down 0.1%
Renter share
12.5% → 14%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
41.1% → 44.1%
+3.0 pts

Census figures show median household income at $106,362 today, compared with $91,497 five years earlier. The renter share has risen from 12.5% to 14%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 41.1% to 44.1% across the same window.

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Oakville rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Oakville, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Oakville is $1,633/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $940/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,200/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $970/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,550/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($106,362/yr), Oakville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakville an affordable city for renters?

Oakville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,633/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($106,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Oakville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Oakville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,633/mo in Oakville. The local median household income is $106,362/yr, meaning the typical Oakville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Oakville?

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

How does Oakville rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Oakville is one of the pricier cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #22 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,633/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Oakville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Oakville ($1,633/mo): Mehlville ($1,175/mo), Sappington ($1,428/mo), Concord ($1,510/mo).

What percentage of Oakville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14% of Oakville households are renters, while 86% are owner-occupied. Oakville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Oakville rent compare to the national average?

Oakville's median rent of $1,633/mo is $332 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #22 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,633/mo, rent takes ~18% of Oakville's median household income ($106,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Oakville 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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