ZIP Code · MO

ZIP 63144

Part of Brentwood, MO

Pop. 9,505·Saint Louis County·9th most expensive ZIP in Missouri

Median rent (all units)

$1,826/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$106

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 63144 · $1,826

More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,290

1 BR

$1,340

2 BR

$1,640

3 BR

$2,110

4 BR+

$2,440

Research median

$1,640/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 63144 is 0.3% below its high of $1,832 in June 2026, at $1,826 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Missouri

Rent in ZIP 63144 changed +2.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($104,438) is $2,611 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,440).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 63117, 1 mile away, rents for 18% less ($1,495/mo), about $4,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 63144. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,912/yr

At $1,826/mo median

Location

CityBrentwood

StateMO

CountySaint Louis County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.2% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 63144 (Brentwood, MO) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 77.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

9,505

Median income

$104,438

Median age

Renters

40.7%

Age distribution

17.9%

30.6%

26.9%

14.3%

Under 1817.9%

18–3430.6%

35–5426.9%

55–6410.2%

65+14.3%

Gender

49.1%

50.9%

Male49.1%

Female50.9%

Race & ethnicity

77.2%

White77.2%

Black4.5%

Hispanic1.6%

Asian7.8%

Other8.9%

Education (25+)

15.8%

77.2%

No HS diploma1.5%

HS diploma5.4%

Some college15.8%

Bachelor's+77.2%

Housing tenure

59.3%

40.7%

Owner59.3%

Renter40.7%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 63144 in Brentwood, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,589 → $1,826

up 14.9%

Income

$84,607 → $104,438

up 23.4%

Population

8,930 → 9,505

up 6.4%

Renter share

33.9% → 40.7%

+6.8 pts

Bachelor's+

73.8% → 77.2%

+3.4 pts

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 63144 in Brentwood, MO has increased from $1,589 to $1,826, a 14.9% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $84,607 to $104,438 across the same window, up 23.4% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 6.4% since 2021, moving from about 8,930 residents to roughly 9,505. Renters now make up 40.7% of households, compared with 33.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 77.2% of adults here, versus 73.8% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 63144 in Brentwood, MO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 63144 covers Brentwood, MO. The median rent here is $1,826/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($104,438/yr), ZIP 63144 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 63144?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,826/mo in ZIP 63144. The local median household income is $104,438/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 63144?

Rent in ZIP 63144 has risen 2.2% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.3% below its high of $1,832 in June 2026.

How does ZIP 63144 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 63144 is one of the pricier among Missouri ZIP codes for rent, ranking #9 of 137 at $1,826/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 63144 changed +2.2%, against a typical +4.6% across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks.