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Average Rent in Missouri

Missouri is a state in United States. It ranks #45 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 27 metropolitan areas in Missouri, 89 counties, 8 congressional districts, 376 zip codes, and 275 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Missouri is $1,296 which represents an increase of 0.52% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Missouri to rent places is Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO MSA with an average rent of $1,634. The least expensive metropolitan area in Missouri to rent places is West Plains, MO MSA with an average rent of $590.

The most expensive county in Missouri to rent places is St. Charles County with an average rent of $1,934. The least expensive county in Missouri to rent places is Wayne County with an average rent of $525.

The most expensive zip code in Missouri to rent places is 63005 with an average rent of $3,500. The least expensive zip code in Missouri to rent places is 65793 with an average rent of $500.

The most expensive city in Missouri to rent places is Foristell, MO with an average rent of $2,953. The least expensive city in Missouri to rent places is Willow Springs, MO with an average rent of $500.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Missouri currently stands at $1,296.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Jackson, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,388. This represents a difference of +7% when compared to Missouri.
Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Kansas City, MO-KS MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,474, showing a more expensive of +14% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,861. This constitutes a more expensive by +44% when compared to the rent in Missouri.
$1,296
Missouri
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$1,388
+7%
Jackson, county
$1,474
+14%
Kansas City, MO-KS MSA, msa
$1,861
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated June 7 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Missouri

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO MSA$1,634
Sikeston, MO MSA$1,536
Kansas City, MO-KS MSA$1,474
Columbia, MO MSA$1,377
St. Louis, MO-IL MSA$1,370
Springfield, MO MSA$1,269
Moberly, MO MSA$1,237
Branson, MO MSA$1,184
Joplin, MO MSA$1,105
Jefferson City, MO MSA$1,067

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Warrensburg, MO MSA$905
Rolla, MO MSA$901
Marshall, MO MSA$899
St. Joseph, MO-KS MSA$891
Poplar Bluff, MO MSA$890
Kirksville, MO MSA$877
MO NON MSA$874
Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-MO MSA$651
Maryville, MO MSA$624
West Plains, MO MSA$590

Counties in Missouri

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

St. Charles County$1,934
Cass County$1,618
Platte County$1,564
Clay County$1,466
Webster County$1,460
Lincoln County$1,446
Warren County$1,434
Scott County$1,409
Christian County$1,408
St. Louis County$1,397

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Osage County$736
Iron County$727
Dent County$671
Texas County$650
Moniteau County$635
Nodaway County$624
Howell County$590
Pemiscot County$574
Atchison County$550
Wayne County$525

Zip Codes in Missouri

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

63005$3,500
63131$3,421
63348$2,953
65604$2,784
63127$2,750
64158$2,653
64156$2,617
63304$2,594
63025$2,534
64153$2,505

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

63382$597
63660$596
65775$595
64784$570
64491$550
63740$525
63944$525
64761$525
63830$512
65793$500

Cities in Missouri

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Foristell, MO$2,953
Ash Grove, MO$2,784
Eureka, MO$2,534
Linn Creek, MO$2,500
Manchester, MO$2,406
Chesterfield, MO$2,324
Powersite, MO$2,295
Kearney, MO$2,242
Birmingham, MO$2,195
Wentzville, MO$2,109

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Vandalia, MO$597
Mineral Point, MO$596
West Plains, MO$595
Sheldon, MO$570
Tarkio, MO$550
Chaffee, MO$525
Leeton, MO$525
Greenville, MO$525
Caruthersville, MO$512
Willow Springs, MO$500
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