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ZIP 63103

Pop. 8,778·Saint Louis City·49th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,537/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$428
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ZIP 63103 · $1,537
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,690
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,310/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,444/yr
At $1,537/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountySaint Louis City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 18.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.1% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 63103 (Saint Louis, MO) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 50.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,778
Median income
$40,943
Median age
33
Renters
82.5%
Age distribution
48.6%
17.7%
16.4%
Under 186%
18–3448.6%
35–5417.7%
55–6411.4%
65+16.4%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
41.1%
44%
White41.1%
Black44%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian7.4%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
20%
21.6%
50.2%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma20%
Some college21.6%
Bachelor's+50.2%
Housing tenure
17.5%
82.5%
Owner17.5%
Renter82.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 63103 in Saint Louis, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,158 → $1,537
up 32.7%
Income
$39,173 → $40,943
up 4.5%
Population
9,311 → 8,778
down 5.7%
Renter share
83.7% → 82.5%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
51.7% → 50.2%
-1.5 pts
Median age
32.2 → 33
+0.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 63103 in Saint Louis, MO has increased by $379 per month, settling near $1,537 after starting the period at $1,158. Household income in the area moved from $39,173 to $40,943 across the same window, up 4.5% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 28.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 9,311 to 8,778 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.7% change. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 63103 in Saint Louis, MO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 63103 covers Saint Louis, MO. The median rent here is $1,537/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($40,943/yr), ZIP 63103 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 63103?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 63103 (Saint Louis, MO) is $1,537. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 63103 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 63103's median rent of $1,537/mo is $428 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 63103 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 63103 falls in the middle range for Missouri, ranking #49 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,537/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 63103?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,537/mo in ZIP 63103. The local median household income is $40,943/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 63103?

Rent in ZIP 63103 has increased 18.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 63103 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 63103 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,537/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($40,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 63103 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 63103 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 82.5% of ZIP 63103 households are renters, while 17.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 63103 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 63103 compare to the rest of Saint Louis?

ZIP 63103 is pricier than Saint Louis as a whole. At $1,537/mo, it's $142 above the Saint Louis citywide median of $1,395/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 63103 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 63103 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $1,537/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 63103's median household income ($40,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 63103 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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