ZIP Code · MO

ZIP 63134

Part of Berkeley, MO

Pop. 13,059·Saint Louis County·85th most expensive ZIP in Missouri

Median rent (all units)

$1,331/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.8%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$601

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 63134 · $1,331

More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,000

1 BR

$1,040

2 BR

$1,270

3 BR

$1,630

4 BR+

$1,890

Research median

$1,270/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 63134 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Missouri

Rent in ZIP 63134 changed +9.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($44,680) is $1,117 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,040); a 2-bedroom is $1,270.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 63121, 3 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,173/mo), about $1,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 63134. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,972/yr

At $1,331/mo median

Location

CityBerkeley

StateMO

CountySaint Louis County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 9.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.8% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 63134 (Berkeley, MO) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 17% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

13,059

Median income

$44,680

Median age

28.7

Renters

45.5%

Age distribution

32.8%

24%

21.9%

Under 1832.8%

18–3424%

35–5421.9%

55–649.7%

65+11.7%

Gender

50.7%

49.3%

Male50.7%

Female49.3%

Race & ethnicity

19.4%

62.9%

White19.4%

Black62.9%

Hispanic11.3%

Other6.1%

Education (25+)

13.7%

38.7%

30.6%

17%

No HS diploma13.7%

HS diploma38.7%

Some college30.6%

Bachelor's+17%

Housing tenure

54.5%

45.5%

Owner54.5%

Renter45.5%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 63134 in Berkeley, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent

$859 → $1,331

up 54.9%

Income

$40,055 → $44,680

up 11.5%

Population

13,882 → 13,059

down 5.9%

Renter share

51.6% → 45.5%

-6.1 pts

Bachelor's+

14.5% → 17%

+2.5 pts

Median age

30.3 → 28.7

-1.6 yrs

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 63134 in Berkeley, MO has increased from $859 to $1,331, a 54.9% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 63134 in Berkeley, MO now reports about $44,680, up from $40,055 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 5.9% since 2021, moving from about 13,882 residents to roughly 13,059. Renters now make up 45.5% of households, compared with 51.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 17% of adults here, versus 14.5% in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 63134 in Berkeley, MO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 63134 covers Berkeley, MO. The median rent here is $1,331/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($44,680/yr), ZIP 63134 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 63134?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,331/mo in ZIP 63134. The local median household income is $44,680/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 63134?

Rent in ZIP 63134 has risen 9.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

How does ZIP 63134 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 63134 is in the middle among Missouri ZIP codes for rent, ranking #85 of 137 at $1,331/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 63134 changed +9.8%, against a typical +4.6% across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks.