Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Oakville, MO?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.4% of gross income.

Oakville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Missouri state estimate).

Oakville median rent
$1,633/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Missouri)
$91,733/yr
Rent as % of income
21.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,644, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,293/mo in rent. Oakville's median rent of $1,633 leaves roughly $660/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 37 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a physical therapist salary

Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Missouri cities have lower median rent than Oakville, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Lake Saint Louis, MO
$1,632/mo (21.3% of income)
Saint Peters, MO
$1,632/mo (21.3% of income)
Lees Summit, MO
$1,632/mo (21.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Oakville, MO?

Median rent in Oakville is $1,633 a month. A typical physical therapist in Missouri earns about $91,733 a year, which makes that rent 21.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Oakville?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Missouri (~$91,733/yr) supports up to $2,293 a month in rent. Oakville's current median rent is $1,633/mo, which leaves a $660/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Oakville?

At an hourly equivalent of about $44 an hour, a physical therapist in Missouri works roughly 37 hours a month to cover Oakville's median rent of $1,633.

Where is rent cheaper than Oakville for a physical therapist?

Nearby Missouri cities with lower median rent include Lake Saint Louis ($1,632/mo), Saint Peters ($1,632/mo), Lees Summit ($1,632/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Missouri state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Oakville, MO. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.