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ZIP 63139

Pop. 21,631·Saint Louis City·97th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,287/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
+5.9%
vs US Median
-$678
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ZIP 63139 · $1,287
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,720
4 BR+
$1,990
Research median
$1,340/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
$15,444/yr
At $1,287/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountySaint Louis City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, +5.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 63139 (Saint Louis, MO) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 51.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,631
Median income
$75,757
Median age
36.5
Renters
37.4%
Age distribution
14.3%
32.8%
26.4%
15.9%
Under 1814.3%
18–3432.8%
35–5426.4%
55–6410.7%
65+15.9%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
75.7%
12.4%
White75.7%
Black12.4%
Hispanic5%
Asian3.4%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
20.3%
24.2%
51.4%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma20.3%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+51.4%
Housing tenure
62.6%
37.4%
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 63139 in Saint Louis, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$944 → $1,287
up 36.3%
Income
$64,324 → $75,757
up 17.8%
Population
21,447 → 21,631
up 0.9%
Renter share
38.2% → 37.4%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
51.1% → 51.4%
+0.3 pts
Median age
35.7 → 36.5
+0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 63139 in Saint Louis, MO has shifted from $944 to $1,287, up 36.3% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $64,324 in 2021 to $75,757 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 63139 in Saint Louis, MO market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 63139 covers Saint Louis, MO. The median rent here is $1,287/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($75,757/yr), ZIP 63139 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 63139?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 63139 (Saint Louis, MO) is $1,287. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 63139 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 63139's median rent of $1,287/mo is $678 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 63139 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 63139 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #97 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,287/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 63139?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,287/mo in ZIP 63139. The local median household income is $75,757/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 63139?

Rent in ZIP 63139 has increased 8.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 63139 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 63139 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,287/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($75,757/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 63139 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 63139 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.4% of ZIP 63139 households are renters, while 62.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 63139 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 63139 compare to the rest of Saint Louis?

ZIP 63139 is more affordable than Saint Louis overall. At $1,287/mo, it's $108 below the Saint Louis citywide median of $1,395/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 63139 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 63139 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,287/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 63139's median household income ($75,757/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 63139 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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