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Pleasant Hill

Pop. 8,847·4th most expensive in Missouri·Rental market data updated monthly for Pleasant Hill, MO
Median rent (all units)
$1,882/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+14.3%
vs US Median
-$83
Rising (Monthly)
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Pleasant Hill · $1,882
More expensive than 51% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,882/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$75,000/yr
Local median income
$95,602/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Pleasant Hill's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,940
Research median
$1,260/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
$22,584/yr
At $1,882/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, +14.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pleasant Hill, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,847
Median income
$95,602
Median age
34.7
Renters
30.8%
Age distribution
21.7%
28.6%
25.8%
16.5%
Under 1821.7%
18–3428.6%
35–5425.8%
55–647.4%
65+16.5%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
87.3%
White87.3%
Hispanic6.6%
Asian0.6%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
31.7%
31%
31.7%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma31.7%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+31.7%
Housing tenure
69.2%
30.8%
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Pleasant Hill, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,593 → $95,602
up 24.8%
Population
8,673 → 8,847
up 2.0%
Renter share
33.9% → 30.8%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
26.3% → 31.7%
+5.4 pts
Median age
33.2 → 34.7
+1.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $95,602 today, compared with $76,593 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 8,673 to 8,847 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. About 30.8% of households rent today, against 33.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26.3% to 31.7%.

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Pleasant Hill rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Pleasant Hill, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Pleasant Hill is $1,882/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,000/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,260/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,110/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,640/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($95,602/yr), Pleasant Hill ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pleasant Hill an affordable city for renters?

Pleasant Hill is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,882/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($95,602/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pleasant Hill falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pleasant Hill?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,882/mo in Pleasant Hill. The local median household income is $95,602/yr, meaning the typical Pleasant Hill household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pleasant Hill?

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

How does Pleasant Hill rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Pleasant Hill is one of the pricier cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #4 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,882/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pleasant Hill?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pleasant Hill ($1,882/mo): Oak Grove ($1,492/mo), Lees Summit ($1,632/mo), Grain Valley ($1,659/mo).

What percentage of Pleasant Hill residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.8% of Pleasant Hill households are renters, while 69.2% are owner-occupied. Pleasant Hill leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pleasant Hill rent compare to the national average?

Pleasant Hill's median rent of $1,882/mo is $83 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #4 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,882/mo, rent takes ~24% of Pleasant Hill's median household income ($95,602/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pleasant Hill 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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