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Smithville

Pop. 10,705·1st most expensive in Missouri·Rental market data updated monthly for Smithville, MO
Median rent (all units)
$2,126/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.4%
vs US Median
+$161
Falling (Monthly)
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Smithville · $2,126
More expensive than 66% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,126/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$85,000/yr
Local median income
$101,165/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Smithville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,240/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$25,512/yr
At $2,126/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Smithville, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,705
Median income
$101,165
Median age
37.4
Renters
15.8%
Age distribution
26.3%
17.3%
27%
14.1%
15.4%
Under 1826.3%
18–3417.3%
35–5427%
55–6414.1%
65+15.4%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
95.1%
White95.1%
Black0.6%
Hispanic2.4%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
22.9%
37.6%
32.4%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma22.9%
Some college37.6%
Bachelor's+32.4%
Housing tenure
84.2%
15.8%
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Smithville, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$90,909 → $101,165
up 11.3%
Population
10,211 → 10,705
up 4.8%
Renter share
11.3% → 15.8%
+4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
28.2% → 32.4%
+4.2 pts
Median age
36.4 → 37.4
+1.0 yrs

Median household income climbed from $90,909 to $101,165 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.3% shift. Census counts show Smithville, MO adding about 494 residents over the five-year window, up 4.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 11.3% to 15.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.2% to 32.4% across the same window.

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About renting in Smithville, MO

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Smithville is $2,126/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $990/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,240/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,090/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,620/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($101,165/yr), Smithville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Smithville an affordable city for renters?

Smithville is considered affordable for renters. At $2,126/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($101,165/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Smithville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Smithville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,126/mo in Smithville. The local median household income is $101,165/yr, meaning the typical Smithville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Smithville?

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

How does Smithville rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Smithville is one of the pricier cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #1 out of 78 tracked cities at $2,126/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Smithville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Smithville ($2,126/mo): Gladstone ($1,398/mo), Liberty ($1,491/mo), North Kansas City ($1,517/mo).

What percentage of Smithville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.8% of Smithville households are renters, while 84.2% are owner-occupied. Smithville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Smithville rent compare to the national average?

Smithville's median rent of $2,126/mo is $161 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #1 out of 78 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,126/mo, rent takes ~25% of Smithville's median household income ($101,165/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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