Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Warrenton, MO?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 15.5% of gross income.

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

Warrenton median rent
$1,185/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Missouri)
$91,733/yr
Rent as % of income
15.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,644, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,293/mo in rent. Warrenton's median rent of $1,185 leaves roughly $1,108/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 26.9 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 Warrenton, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Saint Ann, MO
$1,184/mo (15.5% of income)
Manchester, MO
$1,184/mo (15.5% of income)
Manchester, MO
$1,183/mo (15.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Warrenton, MO?

Median rent in Warrenton is $1,185 a month. A typical physical therapist in Missouri earns about $91,733 a year, which makes that rent 15.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Warrenton?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Missouri (~$91,733/yr) supports up to $2,293 a month in rent. Warrenton's current median rent is $1,185/mo, which leaves a $1,108/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $44 an hour, a physical therapist in Missouri works roughly 26.9 hours a month to cover Warrenton's median rent of $1,185.

Where is rent cheaper than Warrenton for a physical therapist?

Nearby Missouri cities with lower median rent include Saint Ann ($1,184/mo), Manchester ($1,184/mo), Manchester ($1,183/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 Warrenton, MO. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.