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Olivette

Pop. 8,645·7th most expensive in Missouri·Olivette rents are up 7.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,840/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$125
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Olivette · $1,840
More affordable than 51% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,840/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$74,000/yr
Local median income
$111,660/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Olivette's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,870
4 BR+
$2,160
Research median
$1,450/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
$22,080/yr
At $1,840/mo median
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Rents are up 7.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.6% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Olivette, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 70.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,645
Median income
$111,660
Median age
41.3
Renters
26.5%
Age distribution
27.6%
13.1%
31%
19.2%
Under 1827.6%
18–3413.1%
35–5431%
55–649.1%
65+19.2%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
55.3%
16.1%
20.3%
White55.3%
Black16.1%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian20.3%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
17%
70.3%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma9.5%
Some college17%
Bachelor's+70.3%
Housing tenure
73.5%
26.5%
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Olivette, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$92,984 → $111,660
up 20.1%
Population
8,408 → 8,645
up 2.8%
Renter share
27% → 26.5%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
65.7% → 70.3%
+4.6 pts
Median age
42 → 41.3
-0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $92,984 in 2021 to $111,660 more recently. Census counts show Olivette, MO adding about 237 residents over the five-year window, up 2.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 65.7% to 70.3% across the same window.

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By apartment size

Olivette rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Olivette, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Olivette is $1,840/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,130/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,450/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,170/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,870/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($111,660/yr), Olivette ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Olivette an affordable city for renters?

Olivette is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,840/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($111,660/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Olivette falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Olivette?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,840/mo in Olivette. The local median household income is $111,660/yr, meaning the typical Olivette household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Olivette?

Rent in Olivette has increased 7.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Olivette rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Olivette is one of the pricier cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #7 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,840/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Olivette?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Olivette ($1,840/mo): Saint Ann ($1,236/mo), Overland ($1,383/mo), Saint John ($1,429/mo).

What percentage of Olivette residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.5% of Olivette households are renters, while 73.5% are owner-occupied. Olivette leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Olivette rent compare to the national average?

Olivette's median rent of $1,840/mo is $125 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #7 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,840/mo, rent takes ~20% of Olivette's median household income ($111,660/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–4.7%
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