The Missouri rental market
Missouri tracks median rent across 80 cities, ranging from Bolivar at $694/mo to Smithville at $2,248/mo. The state average of $1,401/mo runs about 27% below the national median of $1,930/mo.
Across Missouri cities, rents are rising, changing an average of +5.4% over the past year. 2 of 86 tracked cities are priced above the national median, while 84 fall below it. The largest rental markets are Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia.
Missouri rent questions
What is the average rent in Missouri?
The average median rent across 80 tracked cities in Missouri is $1,401/mo, about 27% below the national median of $1,930/mo.
Which Missouri city has the highest rent?
Smithville has the highest median rent in Missouri at $2,248/mo.
Which Missouri city has the most affordable rent?
Bolivar is the most affordable tracked city in Missouri, with a median rent of $694/mo.
Are rents rising or falling in Missouri?
Across Missouri cities, median rents are rising, changing an average of +5.4% over the past year.
How does Missouri rent compare to the rest of the country?
2 of 86 tracked Missouri cities have a median rent above the national median of $1,930/mo, and 84 fall below it.
What are the largest rental markets in Missouri?
By population, the largest rental markets in Missouri are Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia. Each has its own rent data, trends, and ZIP-level breakdowns on RentDataNow.