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ZIP 63146

Pop. 30,678·Saint Louis County·106th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,229/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$736
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ZIP 63146 · $1,229
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$2,000
4 BR+
$2,310
Research median
$1,550/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
$14,748/yr
At $1,229/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountySaint Louis County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.3% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 63146 (West county, MO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 59.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,678
Median income
$84,756
Median age
38.8
Renters
42.5%
Age distribution
18.3%
25.1%
22.6%
22.4%
Under 1818.3%
18–3425.1%
35–5422.6%
55–6411.6%
65+22.4%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
63.8%
13.1%
16.1%
White63.8%
Black13.1%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian16.1%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
13.6%
23.4%
59.7%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma13.6%
Some college23.4%
Bachelor's+59.7%
Housing tenure
57.5%
42.5%
Owner57.5%
Renter42.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 63146 in West county, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$982 → $1,229
up 25.2%
Income
$75,862 → $84,756
up 11.7%
Population
30,995 → 30,678
down 1.0%
Renter share
41.3% → 42.5%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
59.6% → 59.7%
+0.1 pts
Median age
40.8 → 38.8
-2.0 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 63146 in West county, MO has shifted from $982 to $1,229, up 25.2% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 63146 in West county, MO now reports about $84,756, up from $75,862 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 63146 in West county, MO losing about 317 residents over the five-year window, down 1.0% on net. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 63146 in West county, MO reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 63146 covers West county, MO. The median rent here is $1,229/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($84,756/yr), ZIP 63146 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 63146?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 63146 (West county, MO) is $1,229. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 63146 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 63146's median rent of $1,229/mo is $736 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 63146 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 63146 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #106 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,229/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 63146?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,229/mo in ZIP 63146. The local median household income is $84,756/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 63146?

Rent in ZIP 63146 has decreased 7.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 63146 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 63146 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,229/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($84,756/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 63146 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 63146 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.5% of ZIP 63146 households are renters, while 57.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 63146 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 63146 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 63146 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,229/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 63146's median household income ($84,756/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 63146 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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