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Sugar Creek

Pop. 3,249·36th most expensive in Missouri·Rental market data updated monthly for Sugar Creek, MO
Median rent (all units)
$1,465/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+35.4%
vs US Median
-$497
Rising (Monthly)
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Sugar Creek · $1,465
More affordable than 78% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,465/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$59,000/yr
Local median income
$62,165/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Sugar Creek's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$791
2 BR
$1,024
3 BR
$1,676
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,024/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,465 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$17,580/yr
At $1,465/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, +35.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sugar Creek, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,249
Median income
$62,165
Median age
40.2
Renters
25.3%
Age distribution
24.3%
19%
31.8%
14.9%
Under 1824.3%
18–3419%
35–5431.8%
55–6410.1%
65+14.9%
Gender
44.7%
55.3%
Male44.7%
Female55.3%
Race & ethnicity
80%
White80%
Black0.5%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian2.5%
Other7.9%
Education (25+)
39.3%
26%
23%
No HS diploma11.7%
HS diploma39.3%
Some college26%
Bachelor's+23%
Housing tenure
74.7%
25.3%
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sugar Creek, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,860 → $62,165
up 19.9%
Population
3,268 → 3,249
down 0.6%
Renter share
33% → 25.3%
-7.7 pts
Bachelor's+
11.4% → 23%
+11.6 pts

Household income in the area moved from $51,860 to $62,165 across the same window, up 19.9% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 33% to 25.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 11.4% to 23% across the same window.

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At $1,465/mo, how Sugar Creek rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Sugar Creek rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Sugar Creek, MO

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Sugar Creek is $1,465/mo as of August 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,024/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $791/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,676/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($62,165/yr), Sugar Creek ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sugar Creek an affordable city for renters?

Sugar Creek is considered affordable for renters. At $1,465/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($62,165/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sugar Creek falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sugar Creek?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,465/mo in Sugar Creek. The local median household income is $62,165/yr, meaning the typical Sugar Creek household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sugar Creek?

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

How does Sugar Creek rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Sugar Creek is middle-of-the-pack for Missouri for rent, ranking #36 out of 79 tracked cities at $1,465/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sugar Creek?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Sugar Creek ($1,465/mo): Independence ($1,368/mo), Raytown ($1,430/mo), Kansas City ($1,445/mo).

What percentage of Sugar Creek residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.3% of Sugar Creek households are renters, while 74.7% are owner-occupied. Sugar Creek leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sugar Creek rent compare to the national average?

Sugar Creek's median rent of $1,465/mo is $497 (25%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #36 out of 79 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,465/mo, rent takes ~28% of Sugar Creek's median household income ($62,165/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–4.7%
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