Census ACS 2023 · 87 cities
Cities in Missouri With Highest Rent
Rent prices directly impact affordability for the many residents who don't own their homes. In Missouri, Town and Country city has the highest median rent at $2,316. Rent varies based on local housing supply, demand, proximity to employment centers, and overall cost of living. For renters evaluating where to live in Missouri, this ranking shows how monthly housing costs compare across the state's 87 major cities.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Rent | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wildwood city | $1,575 | $472,800 | $157,750 |
| 2 | West Plains city | $762.00 | $158,700 | $39,897 |
| 3 | Wentzville city | $1,264 | $302,700 | $111,409 |
| 4 | Webster Groves city | $1,628 | $371,400 | $110,716 |
| 5 | Webb City city | $937.00 | $156,200 | $61,502 |
| 6 | Washington city | $846.00 | $217,500 | $78,510 |
| 7 | Warrensburg city | $887.00 | $216,900 | $57,232 |
| 8 | University City city | $1,265 | $285,100 | $76,466 |
| 9 | Union city | $847.00 | $199,100 | $71,760 |
| 10 | Troy city | $1,051 | $212,100 | $75,777 |
| 11 | Town and Country city | $2,316 | $895,000 | $237,083 |
| 12 | St. Peters city | $1,291 | $252,800 | $89,827 |
| 13 | St. Louis city | $978.00 | $185,100 | $55,279 |
| 14 | St. Joseph city | $884.00 | $144,200 | $55,578 |
| 15 | St. Charles city | $1,186 | $280,800 | $85,522 |
| 16 | St. Ann city | $952.00 | $118,600 | $52,059 |
| 17 | Springfield city | $920.00 | $165,200 | $45,984 |
| 18 | Spanish Lake Cdp | $1,073 | $121,300 | $51,125 |
| 19 | Smithville city | $977.00 | $272,500 | $99,925 |
| 20 | Sikeston city | $827.00 | $158,100 | $53,203 |
| 21 | Sedalia city | $854.00 | $136,500 | $50,668 |
| 22 | Rolla city | $790.00 | $177,400 | $42,518 |
| 23 | Republic city | $1,068 | $190,300 | $64,364 |
| 24 | Raytown city | $1,213 | $162,000 | $67,227 |
| 25 | Raymore city | $1,283 | $318,000 | $103,158 |
| 26 | Poplar Bluff city | $760.00 | $109,700 | $42,035 |
| 27 | Ozark city | $1,003 | $230,600 | $69,372 |
| 28 | Overland city | $1,073 | $121,500 | $57,755 |
| 29 | Old Jamestown Cdp | $1,706 | $230,100 | $107,250 |
| 30 | Oakville Cdp | $1,083 | $292,500 | $103,125 |
| 31 | O'Fallon city | $1,400 | $305,100 | $107,203 |
| 32 | Nixa city | $1,012 | $238,300 | $80,491 |
| 33 | Neosho city | $737.00 | $148,600 | $55,159 |
| 34 | Moberly city | $749.00 | $140,000 | $43,231 |
| 35 | Mexico city | $706.00 | $117,600 | $48,873 |
| 36 | Mehlville Cdp | $1,029 | $210,200 | $65,395 |
| 37 | Maryville city | $780.00 | $178,900 | $48,099 |
| 38 | Maryland Heights city | $1,217 | $215,300 | $86,485 |
| 39 | Marshall city | $769.00 | $145,900 | $54,815 |
| 40 | Manchester city | $1,248 | $298,400 | $92,839 |
| 41 | Liberty city | $1,164 | $267,900 | $95,425 |
| 42 | Lemay Cdp | $879.00 | $139,100 | $59,026 |
| 43 | Lee's Summit city | $1,382 | $313,200 | $104,989 |
| 44 | Lebanon city | $814.00 | $152,200 | $42,157 |
| 45 | Lake St. Louis city | $1,608 | $375,300 | $123,427 |
| 46 | Kirkwood city | $1,293 | $421,500 | $117,439 |
| 47 | Kirksville city | $787.00 | $145,300 | $48,063 |
| 48 | Kennett city | $600.00 | $103,600 | $53,164 |
| 49 | Kearney city | $1,000 | $275,200 | $102,523 |
| 50 | Kansas City city | $1,186 | $227,000 | $67,449 |
| 51 | Joplin city | $889.00 | $159,700 | $51,154 |
| 52 | Jennings city | $944.00 | $62,300 | $37,356 |
| 53 | Jefferson City city | $766.00 | $208,000 | $67,205 |
| 54 | Jackson city | $955.00 | $227,600 | $80,435 |
| 55 | Independence city | $1,061 | $166,400 | $59,480 |
| 56 | Hazelwood city | $956.00 | $154,900 | $55,930 |
| 57 | Harrisonville city | $853.00 | $190,300 | $60,727 |
| 58 | Hannibal city | $821.00 | $126,300 | $54,071 |
| 59 | Grandview city | $1,007 | $171,200 | $53,431 |
| 60 | Grain Valley city | $1,366 | $269,800 | $87,266 |
| 61 | Gladstone city | $1,095 | $217,900 | $72,134 |
| 62 | Fulton city | $831.00 | $144,500 | $55,015 |
| 63 | Fort Leonard Wood Cdp | $1,169 | — | $68,629 |
| 64 | Florissant city | $1,259 | $136,200 | $66,344 |
| 65 | Festus city | $935.00 | $206,200 | $70,085 |
| 66 | Ferguson city | $1,066 | $99,300 | $46,106 |
| 67 | Farmington city | $856.00 | $187,500 | $49,882 |
| 68 | Excelsior Springs city | $907.00 | $174,000 | $74,056 |
| 69 | Eureka city | $1,240 | $352,200 | $108,947 |
| 70 | Dardenne Prairie city | $1,359 | $392,300 | $155,585 |
| 71 | Creve Coeur city | $1,494 | $566,100 | $119,454 |
| 72 | Crestwood city | $1,048 | $291,400 | $115,512 |
| 73 | Concord Cdp | $1,166 | $279,400 | $84,389 |
| 74 | Columbia city | $1,067 | $268,300 | $64,488 |
| 75 | Clayton city | $1,648 | $799,200 | $128,898 |
| 76 | Chesterfield city | $1,553 | $458,000 | $133,380 |
| 77 | Carthage city | $897.00 | $133,500 | $50,849 |
| 78 | Cape Girardeau city | $855.00 | $186,100 | $54,870 |
| 79 | Bridgeton city | $1,124 | $234,100 | $73,320 |
| 80 | Branson city | $999.00 | $237,900 | $54,961 |
| 81 | Bolivar city | $833.00 | $188,700 | $44,603 |
| 82 | Blue Springs city | $1,213 | $241,500 | $84,075 |
| 83 | Belton city | $1,235 | $185,400 | $70,525 |
| 84 | Bellefontaine Neighbors city | $1,086 | $92,500 | $48,354 |
| 85 | Ballwin city | $1,386 | $353,400 | $121,170 |
| 86 | Arnold city | $1,085 | $209,700 | $75,194 |
| 87 | Affton Cdp | $978.00 | $200,300 | $77,337 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Town and Country city is the #1 ranked city in Missouri by median rent, with a value of $2,316 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Missouri has 87 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Missouri.