ZIP Code · MO

ZIP 63017

Part of Chesterfield, MO

Pop. 43,243·Saint Louis County·28th most expensive ZIP in Missouri

Median rent (all units)

$1,660/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.3%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$272

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 63017 · $1,660

More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,340

1 BR

$1,400

2 BR

$1,710

3 BR

$2,200

4 BR+

$2,540

Research median

$1,710/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

March. Asking rents in ZIP 63017 usually run 2.7% below trend in March and 2.5% above it in August, about $86 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 63017 is 0% below its high of $1,660 in August 2026, at $1,660 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Missouri

Rent in ZIP 63017 changed +6.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.6%.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($127,095) is $3,177 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,540).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 63141, 4 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,452/mo), about $2,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 63017. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,920/yr

At $1,660/mo median

Location

CityChesterfield

StateMO

CountySaint Louis County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 63017 (Chesterfield, MO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 69.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

43,243

Median income

$127,095

Median age

47.9

Renters

24.1%

Age distribution

20.6%

13.7%

23.6%

13.3%

28.7%

Under 1820.6%

18–3413.7%

35–5423.6%

55–6413.3%

65+28.7%

Gender

48.2%

51.8%

Male48.2%

Female51.8%

Race & ethnicity

76.3%

12.1%

White76.3%

Black4.1%

Hispanic2.5%

Asian12.1%

Other4.9%

Education (25+)

18.1%

69.9%

No HS diploma2.8%

HS diploma9.3%

Some college18.1%

Bachelor's+69.9%

Housing tenure

75.9%

24.1%

Owner75.9%

Renter24.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 63017 in Chesterfield, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,251 → $1,660

up 32.7%

Income

$119,448 → $127,095

up 6.4%

Population

42,783 → 43,243

up 1.1%

Renter share

19.8% → 24.1%

+4.3 pts

Bachelor's+

67.7% → 69.9%

+2.2 pts

Median age

47.2 → 47.9

+0.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 63017 in Chesterfield, MO stood at $1,251 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,660, reflecting a 32.7% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $127,095 today, compared with $119,448 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 42,783 residents to roughly 43,243. Renters now make up 24.1% of households, compared with 19.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 69.9% of adults here, versus 67.7% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 63017 covers Chesterfield, MO. The median rent here is $1,660/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($127,095/yr), ZIP 63017 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 63017?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,660/mo in ZIP 63017. The local median household income is $127,095/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 63017?

Rent in ZIP 63017 has risen 6.3% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0% below its high of $1,660 in August 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 63017?

Asking rents in ZIP 63017 are usually lowest in March, about 2.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 2.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $86 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 63017 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 63017 is one of the pricier among Missouri ZIP codes for rent, ranking #28 of 137 at $1,660/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 63017 changed +6.3%, against a typical +4.6% across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks.