Saint Louis, MO Rent History

139 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,352
1-year change
+4.5%
$58/mo
5-year change
+25.9%
$278/mo
10-year change
+54.7%
$478/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Saint Louis

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$848/mo0.0%
2016$862/mo+1.7%+1.7%
2017$897/mo+4.1%+5.8%
2018$931/mo+3.8%+9.8%
2019$960/mo+3.1%+13.2%
2020$1,007/mo+4.9%+18.8%
2021$1,058/mo+5.1%+24.8%
2022$1,158/mo+9.5%+36.6%
2023$1,228/mo+6.0%+44.8%
2024$1,280/mo+4.2%+50.9%
2025$1,286/mo+0.5%+51.7%
2026$1,379/mo+7.2%+62.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Saint Louis changed since 2015?

Median rent in Saint Louis, MO was $835 in 2015-01 and is $1,352 as of 2026-07 — a change of $517 per month over 11 years.

How much has Saint Louis rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Saint Louis, MO has changed +25.9% ($278 per month). The current median is $1,352.

What has rent in Saint Louis done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Saint Louis, MO has changed +54.7% ($478 per month). It is now $1,352.

Is rent in Saint Louis going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Saint Louis, MO has increased +4.5% ($58/mo). Current median: $1,352.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.