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Saint Peters

·12th most expensive in Missouri·Saint Peters rents are up 7.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,736/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
-$229
Stable (Monthly)
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Saint Peters · $1,736
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
51/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are right about where Saint Peters's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,736/mo
Expected by trend
$1,746/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,920
Research median
$1,290/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,832/yr
At $1,736/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Saint Peters, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,262 → $1,736
up 37.6%

Five years ago, renters in Saint Peters, MO paid around $1,262 a month. That figure now sits near $1,736, up 37.6% from the 2021 baseline. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Saint Peters is $1,736/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,010/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,290/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,050/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,670/mo.

At 29% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Saint Peters ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Saint Peters an affordable city for renters?

Saint Peters is considered affordable for renters. At $1,736/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Saint Peters falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Saint Peters?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,736/mo in Saint Peters.

Is rent going up or down in Saint Peters?

Rent in Saint Peters has increased 7.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Saint Peters rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Saint Peters is one of the pricier cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #12 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,736/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Saint Peters?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Saint Peters ($1,736/mo): Maryland Heights ($1,208/mo), Saint Charles ($1,550/mo), Lake Saint Louis ($1,652/mo).

How does Saint Peters rent compare to the national average?

Saint Peters's median rent of $1,736/mo is $229 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #12 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,736/mo, rent takes ~29% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Saint Peters 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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