Average rent in Missouri
As of July 2026, the typical rent across Missouri's 15 metro areas is $1,437 per month (+4.0% 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.
Aug 24 – Sep 26
Missouri observed rentForecast (2 months shown free)
| Metro | Average rent | Year over year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | $1,546 | +3.7% | Trends & forecast → |
| St. Louis, MO | $1,445 | +4.3% | Trends & forecast → |
| Columbia, MO | $1,432 | +4.0% | Trends & forecast → |
| Branson, MO | $1,356 | +5.0% | Trends & forecast → |
| Joplin, MO | $1,304 | +4.6% | Trends & forecast → |
| Springfield, MO | $1,261 | +3.9% | Trends & forecast → |
| Fort Leonard Wood, MO | $1,210 | +8.2% | Trends & forecast → |
| Sedalia, MO | $1,163 | +2.3% | Trends & forecast → |
| Hannibal, MO | $1,113 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Jefferson City, MO | $1,097 | +6.4% | Trends & forecast → |
| St. Joseph, MO | $1,070 | +1.1% | Trends & forecast → |
| Warrensburg, MO | $1,069 | +3.6% | Trends & forecast → |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $958 | +3.7% | Trends & forecast → |
| Lebanon, MO | $933 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Rolla, MO | $787 | +7.7% | Trends & forecast → |
Want the 12-month outlook for a Missouri metro? Open the interactive forecast — history, confidence ranges, and what's driving each prediction.