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ZIP 63109

Pop. 25,236·Saint Louis City·104th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,236/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.4%
Month-over-Month
+4.6%
vs US Median
-$729
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ZIP 63109 · $1,236
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,840
Research median
$1,240/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
$14,832/yr
At $1,236/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountySaint Louis City
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.4% YoY, +4.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 63109 (Saint Louis, MO) is majority owner-occupied, 52.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,236
Median income
$69,938
Median age
41
Renters
39.1%
Age distribution
15.6%
23.9%
29.3%
19.7%
Under 1815.6%
18–3423.9%
35–5429.3%
55–6411.4%
65+19.7%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
87.7%
White87.7%
Black5.7%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian1.5%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
15.7%
27.6%
52.5%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma15.7%
Some college27.6%
Bachelor's+52.5%
Housing tenure
60.9%
39.1%
Owner60.9%
Renter39.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 63109 in Saint Louis, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$863 → $1,236
up 43.2%
Income
$64,741 → $69,938
up 8.0%
Population
26,392 → 25,236
down 4.4%
Renter share
37.7% → 39.1%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
49.7% → 52.5%
+2.8 pts
Median age
42.7 → 41
-1.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 63109 in Saint Louis, MO paid around $863 a month. That figure now sits near $1,236, up 43.2% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $64,741 to $69,938 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.0% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 63109 in Saint Louis, MO losing about 1,156 residents over the five-year window, down 4.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 49.7% to 52.5% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 63109 in Saint Louis, MO reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 63109 covers Saint Louis, MO. The median rent here is $1,236/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($69,938/yr), ZIP 63109 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 63109?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 63109 (Saint Louis, MO) is $1,236. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 63109 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 63109's median rent of $1,236/mo is $729 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 63109 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 63109 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #104 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,236/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 63109?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,236/mo in ZIP 63109. The local median household income is $69,938/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 63109?

Rent in ZIP 63109 has increased 14.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 63109 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 63109 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,236/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($69,938/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 63109 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 63109 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.1% of ZIP 63109 households are renters, while 60.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 63109 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 63109 compare to the rest of Saint Louis?

ZIP 63109 is more affordable than Saint Louis overall. At $1,236/mo, it's $159 below the Saint Louis citywide median of $1,395/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 63109 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 63109 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,236/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 63109's median household income ($69,938/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 63109 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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