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Valley Park

Pop. 6,795·34th most expensive in Missouri·Rental market data updated monthly for Valley Park, MO
Median rent (all units)
$1,468/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
-$497
Rising (Monthly)
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Valley Park · $1,468
More affordable than 78% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,468/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$59,000/yr
Local median income
$67,898/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Valley Park's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,267
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$1,483
Research median
$1,460/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,616/yr
At $1,468/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, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Valley Park, MO is roughly split between renters and owners, 43.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,795
Median income
$67,898
Median age
39.5
Renters
47.7%
Age distribution
19.1%
25.3%
23.5%
13.1%
19.1%
Under 1819.1%
18–3425.3%
35–5423.5%
55–6413.1%
65+19.1%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
82.5%
White82.5%
Black7.7%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian2%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
23.5%
25.7%
43.9%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college25.7%
Bachelor's+43.9%
Housing tenure
52.3%
47.7%
Owner52.3%
Renter47.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Valley Park, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,399 → $67,898
up 18.3%
Population
6,864 → 6,795
down 1.0%
Renter share
44.4% → 47.7%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
45.3% → 43.9%
-1.4 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $57,399 in 2021 to $67,898 more recently. The population has contracted by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 6,864 residents to roughly 6,795. Renters now make up 47.7% of households, compared with 44.4% five years ago.

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Valley Park rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Valley Park, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Valley Park is $1,468/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,460/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,267/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,483/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($67,898/yr), Valley Park ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Valley Park an affordable city for renters?

Valley Park is considered affordable for renters. At $1,468/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($67,898/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Valley Park falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Valley Park?

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 $1,468/mo in Valley Park. The local median household income is $67,898/yr, meaning the typical Valley Park household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Valley Park?

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

How does Valley Park rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Valley Park is middle-of-the-pack for Missouri for rent, ranking #34 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,468/mo.

What percentage of Valley Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.7% of Valley Park households are renters, while 52.3% are owner-occupied. Valley Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Valley Park rent compare to the national average?

Valley Park's median rent of $1,468/mo is $497 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #34 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,468/mo, rent takes ~26% of Valley Park's median household income ($67,898/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Valley Park 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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