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ZIP 63118

Pop. 25,913·Saint Louis City·115th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,173/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$792
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ZIP 63118 · $1,173
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,490
4 BR+
$1,730
Research median
$1,160/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
$14,076/yr
At $1,173/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountySaint Louis City
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 4.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.5% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 63118 (Saint Louis, MO) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 39.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,913
Median income
$57,762
Median age
34.9
Renters
56.1%
Age distribution
23.6%
26.7%
26.9%
12.5%
Under 1823.6%
18–3426.7%
35–5426.9%
55–6410.3%
65+12.5%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
46.2%
39.5%
White46.2%
Black39.5%
Hispanic7%
Asian2.4%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
12.1%
24.3%
24.1%
39.5%
No HS diploma12.1%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+39.5%
Housing tenure
43.9%
56.1%
Owner43.9%
Renter56.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 63118 in Saint Louis, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$876 → $1,173
up 33.9%
Income
$46,537 → $57,762
up 24.1%
Population
26,599 → 25,913
down 2.6%
Renter share
60.8% → 56.1%
-4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
32.7% → 39.5%
+6.8 pts
Median age
34.1 → 34.9
+0.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 63118 in Saint Louis, MO paid around $876 a month. That figure now sits near $1,173, up 33.9% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 63118 in Saint Louis, MO now reports about $57,762, up from $46,537 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 63118 in Saint Louis, MO losing about 686 residents over the five-year window, down 2.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 60.8% to 56.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32.7% to 39.5% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 63118 in Saint Louis, MO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 63118 covers Saint Louis, MO. The median rent here is $1,173/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($57,762/yr), ZIP 63118 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 63118?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 63118 (Saint Louis, MO) is $1,173. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 63118 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 63118's median rent of $1,173/mo is $792 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 63118 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 63118 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #115 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,173/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 63118?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,173/mo in ZIP 63118. The local median household income is $57,762/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 63118?

Rent in ZIP 63118 has decreased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 63118 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 63118 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,173/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($57,762/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 63118 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 63118 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.1% of ZIP 63118 households are renters, while 43.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 63118 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 63118 compare to the rest of Saint Louis?

ZIP 63118 is more affordable than Saint Louis overall. At $1,173/mo, it's $222 below the Saint Louis citywide median of $1,395/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 63118 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 63118 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,173/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 63118's median household income ($57,762/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 63118 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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