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Warrenton

Pop. 9,066·60th most expensive in Missouri·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,271/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.3%
vs US Median
-$691
Rising (Monthly)
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Warrenton · $1,271
More affordable than 89% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,271/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$51,000/yr
Local median income
$61,031/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Warrenton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$840
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,640
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,090/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,271 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
$15,252/yr
At $1,271/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, +7.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Warrenton, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,066
Median income
$61,031
Median age
33.7
Renters
35.1%
Age distribution
24.6%
27.7%
23.6%
15.7%
Under 1824.6%
18–3427.7%
35–5423.6%
55–648.3%
65+15.7%
Gender
44.2%
55.8%
Male44.2%
Female55.8%
Race & ethnicity
89.6%
White89.6%
Black1.1%
Hispanic5.8%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
42.3%
33.4%
12.5%
No HS diploma11.8%
HS diploma42.3%
Some college33.4%
Bachelor's+12.5%
Housing tenure
64.9%
35.1%
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Warrenton, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,954 → $61,031
up 19.8%
Population
8,450 → 9,066
up 7.3%
Renter share
32.9% → 35.1%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
13.2% → 12.5%
-0.7 pts
Median age
33.2 → 33.7
+0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $50,954 in 2021 to $61,031 more recently. The population has grown by 7.3% since 2021, moving from about 8,450 residents to roughly 9,066. Renters now make up 35.1% of households, compared with 32.9% five years ago.

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Warrenton rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Warrenton, MO

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Warrenton is $1,271/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $840/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $880/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,410/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($61,031/yr), Warrenton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Warrenton an affordable city for renters?

Warrenton is considered affordable for renters. At $1,271/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($61,031/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Warrenton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Warrenton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,271/mo in Warrenton. The local median household income is $61,031/yr, meaning the typical Warrenton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Warrenton?

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

How does Warrenton rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Warrenton is one of the more affordable cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #60 out of 79 tracked cities at $1,271/mo.

What percentage of Warrenton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.1% of Warrenton households are renters, while 64.9% are owner-occupied. Warrenton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Warrenton rent compare to the national average?

Warrenton's median rent of $1,271/mo is $691 (35%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #60 out of 79 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,271/mo, rent takes ~25% of Warrenton's median household income ($61,031/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–4.7%
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