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Average Rent in Missouri

Missouri is a state in United States. It ranks #46 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 27 metropolitan areas in Missouri, 88 counties, 8 congressional districts, 371 zip codes, and 270 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Missouri is $1,294 which represents an increase of 0.38% 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 $1,636. The least expensive metropolitan area in Missouri to rent places is West Plains, MO MSA with an average rent of $573.

The most expensive county in Missouri to rent places is St. Charles County with an average rent of $1,938. 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 $1,294.
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 $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +44% when compared to the rent in Missouri.
$1,294
Missouri
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$1,388
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Jackson, county
$1,474
+14%
Kansas City, MO-KS MSA, msa
$1,859
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Missouri

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO MSA$1,636
Sikeston, MO MSA$1,521
Kansas City, MO-KS MSA$1,474
Columbia, MO MSA$1,378
St. Louis, MO-IL MSA$1,367
Springfield, MO MSA$1,269
Moberly, MO MSA$1,224
Branson, MO MSA$1,176
Joplin, MO MSA$1,102
Kennett, MO MSA$1,100

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Warrensburg, MO MSA$910
Rolla, MO MSA$903
St. Joseph, MO-KS MSA$888
Poplar Bluff, MO MSA$886
Kirksville, MO MSA$880
MO NON MSA$870
Marshall, MO MSA$850
Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-MO MSA$650
Maryville, MO MSA$623
West Plains, MO MSA$573

Counties in Missouri

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

St. Charles County$1,938
Cass County$1,609
Platte County$1,559
Webster County$1,467
Clay County$1,459
Warren County$1,453
Lincoln County$1,438
Christian County$1,403
Scott County$1,399
St. Louis County$1,392

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Iron County$724
Osage County$722
Dent County$669
Texas County$650
Moniteau County$638
Nodaway County$623
Howell County$573
Atchison County$550
Pemiscot County$544
Wayne County$525

Zip Codes in Missouri

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

63005$3,500
63131$3,376
63348$2,953
65604$2,800
63127$2,750
64158$2,636
64156$2,617
63304$2,584
63025$2,534
65052$2,500

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

63382$597
63660$596
65775$577
64784$570
64491$550
63740$525
63944$525
64761$525
63830$509
65793$500

Cities in Missouri

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Foristell, MO$2,953
Ash Grove, MO$2,800
Eureka, MO$2,534
Linn Creek, MO$2,500
Manchester, MO$2,426
Chesterfield, MO$2,337
Powersite, MO$2,295
Kearney, MO$2,212
Birmingham, MO$2,195
Wentzville, MO$2,103

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Vandalia, MO$597
Mineral Point, MO$596
West Plains, MO$577
Sheldon, MO$570
Tarkio, MO$550
Chaffee, MO$525
Leeton, MO$525
Greenville, MO$525
Caruthersville, MO$509
Willow Springs, MO$500
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