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ZIP 63116

Pop. 42,170·Saint Louis City·118th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,160/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.1%
Month-over-Month
+7.5%
vs US Median
-$805
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ZIP 63116 · $1,160
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,510
4 BR+
$1,740
Research median
$1,170/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
$13,920/yr
At $1,160/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountySaint Louis City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.1% YoY, +7.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 63116 (Saint Louis, MO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 38.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,170
Median income
$61,433
Median age
36.3
Renters
43.1%
Age distribution
21.4%
25.7%
29%
12.1%
Under 1821.4%
18–3425.7%
35–5429%
55–6411.8%
65+12.1%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
53.7%
27.7%
White53.7%
Black27.7%
Hispanic10.9%
Asian4.9%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
26.1%
25.9%
38.4%
No HS diploma9.6%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+38.4%
Housing tenure
56.9%
43.1%
Owner56.9%
Renter43.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 63116 in Saint Louis, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$789 → $1,160
up 47.0%
Income
$53,003 → $61,433
up 15.9%
Population
43,565 → 42,170
down 3.2%
Renter share
45.5% → 43.1%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
35.7% → 38.4%
+2.7 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 63116 in Saint Louis, MO paid around $789 a month. That figure now sits near $1,160, up 47.0% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,003 in 2021 to $61,433 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 63116 in Saint Louis, MO losing about 1,395 residents over the five-year window, down 3.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 45.5% to 43.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 35.7% to 38.4% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 63116 in Saint Louis, MO market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 63116 covers Saint Louis, MO. The median rent here is $1,160/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($61,433/yr), ZIP 63116 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 63116?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 63116 (Saint Louis, MO) is $1,160. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 63116 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 63116's median rent of $1,160/mo is $805 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 63116 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 63116 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #118 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,160/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 63116?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,160/mo in ZIP 63116. The local median household income is $61,433/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 63116?

Rent in ZIP 63116 has increased 10.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 63116 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 63116 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,160/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($61,433/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 63116 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 63116 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.1% of ZIP 63116 households are renters, while 56.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 63116 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 63116 compare to the rest of Saint Louis?

ZIP 63116 is more affordable than Saint Louis overall. At $1,160/mo, it's $235 below the Saint Louis citywide median of $1,395/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 63116 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 63116 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,160/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 63116's median household income ($61,433/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 63116 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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