How much does it cost to rent in Wentzville, MO?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Wentzville, MO is $1,849. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Wentzville cheaper than other Missouri cities?

Wentzville is one of the pricier cities in Missouri, ranking #5 out of 79 cities tracked at $1,849/mo.

When was Wentzville rent data last updated?

Wentzville rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

Is Wentzville a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Wentzville is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (up only 6.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Wentzville, MO?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Wentzville, MO at $1,370 per month, which is 26% below the $1,849 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Wentzville

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Pop. 47,061·5th most expensive in Missouri·Wentzville rents are up 6.1% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,849/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.1%

Month-over-Month

-4.2%

vs US Median

-$113

Falling (Monthly)

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Wentzville · $1,849

More affordable than 51% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

51/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Wentzville's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$1,849/mo

Expected by trend

$1,857/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Wentzville's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,070

1 BR

$1,110

2 BR

$1,370

3 BR

$1,770

4 BR+

$2,040

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,370/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,849 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

$22,188/yr

At $1,849/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (up only 6.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, -4.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Wentzville, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 39.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

47,061

Median income

$112,394

Median age

36.5

Renters

17.5%

Age distribution

29.7%

17.4%

30.6%

13.9%

Under 1829.7%

18–3417.4%

35–5430.6%

55–648.4%

65+13.9%

Gender

50.7%

49.3%

Male50.7%

Female49.3%

Race & ethnicity

85.1%

White85.1%

Black6.7%

Hispanic3.3%

Asian1.6%

Other3.3%

Education (25+)

20.7%

34.2%

39.6%

No HS diploma5.5%

HS diploma20.7%

Some college34.2%

Bachelor's+39.6%

Housing tenure

82.5%

17.5%

Owner82.5%

Renter17.5%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Wentzville, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,465 → $1,849

up 26.2%

Income

$97,841 → $112,394

up 14.9%

Population

43,213 → 47,061

up 8.9%

Renter share

16.4% → 17.5%

+1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

40% → 39.6%

-0.4 pts

Median age

34.2 → 36.5

+2.3 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Wentzville, MO paid around $1,465 a month. That figure now sits near $1,849, up 26.2% from the 2022 baseline. Median household income climbed from $97,841 to $112,394 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.9% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Wentzville, MO adding about 3,848 residents over the five-year window, up 8.9% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in Wentzville, MO reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Wentzville on your salary?

At $1,849/mo, how Wentzville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $86,922/yr · Rent = 25.5% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $61,714/yr · Rent = 36% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $71,088/yr · Rent = 31.2% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $127,061/yr · Rent = 17.5% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $162,352/yr · Rent = 13.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $57,785/yr · Rent = 38.4% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $52,173/yr · Rent = 42.5% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $64,308/yr · Rent = 34.5% income

stretched

By apartment size

Wentzville rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Wentzville, MO

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Wentzville is $1,849/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,070/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,370/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,110/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,770/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($112,394/yr), Wentzville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Wentzville an affordable city for renters?

Wentzville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,849/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($112,394/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Wentzville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Wentzville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,849/mo in Wentzville. The local median household income is $112,394/yr, meaning the typical Wentzville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Wentzville?

Rent in Wentzville has increased 6.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Wentzville rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Wentzville is one of the pricier cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #5 out of 79 tracked cities at $1,849/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Wentzville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Wentzville ($1,849/mo): Washington ($1,366/mo), Saint Charles ($1,537/mo), Lake Saint Louis ($1,671/mo).

What percentage of Wentzville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.5% of Wentzville households are renters, while 82.5% are owner-occupied. Wentzville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Wentzville rent compare to the national average?

Wentzville's median rent of $1,849/mo is $113 (6%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Missouri, it ranks #5 out of 79 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

20%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,849/mo, rent takes ~20% of Wentzville's median household income ($112,394/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Wentzville 20%Benchmark 30%

State income tax2–4.7%

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