Average rent in Missouri
As of September 2026, the typical rent across Missouri's 17 metro areas is $1,421 per month (+4.1% year over year, weighted by population so large metros count for more).
Figures cover all property types — single-family, condo and apartment — at every bedroom count. The interactive map can break rents down by home type.
Oct 24 – Nov 26
Missouri observed rentSame month last yearForecast (2 months shown free)
| Metro | Average rent | Year over year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | $1,534 | +3.8% | Trends & forecast → |
| Columbia, MO | $1,457 | +5.6% | Trends & forecast → |
| St. Louis, MO | $1,427 | +4.1% | Trends & forecast → |
| Branson, MO | $1,344 | +4.3% | Trends & forecast → |
| Springfield, MO | $1,251 | +5.5% | Trends & forecast → |
| Joplin, MO | $1,242 | +3.7% | Trends & forecast → |
| Fort Leonard Wood, MO | $1,217 | +8.8% | Trends & forecast → |
| Warrensburg, MO | $1,106 | +6.5% | Trends & forecast → |
| Sedalia, MO | $1,082 | +10.4% | Trends & forecast → |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $1,013 | +3.5% | Trends & forecast → |
| Jefferson City, MO | $1,010 | +6.3% | Trends & forecast → |
| St. Joseph, MO | $1,004 | +3.1% | Trends & forecast → |
| Farmington, MO | $999 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Lebanon, MO | $972 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Sikeston, MO | $924 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Rolla, MO | $822 | +5.1% | Trends & forecast → |
| Kirksville, MO | $811 | +3.2% | Trends & forecast → |
Want the 12-month outlook for a Missouri metro? Open the interactive forecast — history, confidence ranges, and what's driving each prediction.