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Webb City

Pop. 13,221·54th most expensive in Missouri·Webb City rents are up 6.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,283/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$682
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Webb City · $1,283
More affordable than 89% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,283/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$51,000/yr
Local median income
$65,469/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Webb City's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$880
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,500
Research median
$1,100/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,396/yr
At $1,283/mo median
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Rents are climbing (6.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.2% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Webb City, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,221
Median income
$65,469
Median age
31.9
Renters
41.8%
Age distribution
26.7%
27.8%
21.7%
13.5%
Under 1826.7%
18–3427.8%
35–5421.7%
55–6410.3%
65+13.5%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
84.2%
White84.2%
Black2.5%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian1.7%
Other8%
Education (25+)
34.5%
28.1%
26.7%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma34.5%
Some college28.1%
Bachelor's+26.7%
Housing tenure
58.2%
41.8%
Owner58.2%
Renter41.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Webb City, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,558 → $65,469
up 17.8%
Population
12,843 → 13,221
up 2.9%
Renter share
39.7% → 41.8%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
25.6% → 26.7%
+1.1 pts
Median age
33.5 → 31.9
-1.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,558 in 2021 to $65,469 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 12,843 to 13,221 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. About 41.8% of households rent today, against 39.7% in 2021.

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By apartment size

Webb City rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Webb City, MO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Webb City is $1,283/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,100/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,410/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($65,469/yr), Webb City ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Webb City an affordable city for renters?

Webb City is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,283/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($65,469/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Webb City falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Webb City?

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 $1,283/mo in Webb City. The local median household income is $65,469/yr, meaning the typical Webb City household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Webb City?

Rent in Webb City has increased 6.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Webb City rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Webb City is one of the more affordable cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #54 out of 74 tracked cities at $1,283/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Webb City?

Pittsburg is nearby and more affordable at $931/mo, which is $352 less than Webb City.

What percentage of Webb City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.8% of Webb City households are renters, while 58.2% are owner-occupied. Webb City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Webb City rent compare to the national average?

Webb City's median rent of $1,283/mo is $682 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #54 out of 74 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,283/mo, rent takes ~24% of Webb City's median household income ($65,469/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Webb City 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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