Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Saint Louis, MO?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 13.7% of gross income.
Saint Louis rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Missouri state estimate).
About rent and a pharmacist salary
Pharmacist pay covers comfortable rent in nearly every US city. At the national-average pharmacist salary, the 30% rule supports about $3,319 a month in rent — above median rent in all but a handful of high-cost coastal metros.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Missouri cities have lower median rent than Saint Louis, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Saint Louis, MO →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Saint Louis, MO?
Median rent in Saint Louis is $1,395 a month. A typical pharmacist in Missouri earns about $122,130 a year, which makes that rent 13.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Saint Louis?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Missouri (~$122,130/yr) supports up to $3,053 a month in rent. Saint Louis's current median rent is $1,395/mo, which leaves a $1,658/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Saint Louis?
At an hourly equivalent of about $59 an hour, a pharmacist in Missouri works roughly 23.8 hours a month to cover Saint Louis's median rent of $1,395.
Where is rent cheaper than Saint Louis for a pharmacist?
Nearby Missouri cities with lower median rent include Columbia ($1,394/mo), Hazelwood ($1,394/mo), Creve Coeur ($1,393/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.