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Rent Prices in Jefferson County, MO
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $979/mo
- Missouri $1,033/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $932/mo
- Missouri $1,027/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 39.4%
- Missouri 45.6%
- Renter households
- 15,692
- Missouri 799,814
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | $778/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $746/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $932/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,163/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,174/mo |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $1,534/mo |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income5,58939.4%
- Pay 50% or more of income2,68218.9%
The median renter household spends 25.5% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
St. Louis, MO-IL HUD Metro FMR Area
2 bedrooms: $1,349/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County, MO | $979/mo | $746/mo | $932/mo | $1,163/mo | 39.4% |
| Missouri | $1,033/mo | $858/mo | $1,027/mo | $1,220/mo | 45.6% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Cities and towns in Jefferson County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold | $1,112/mo | $918/mo | $1,031/mo | $1,237/mo | 36.2% |
| Festus | $922/mo | $735/mo | $929/mo | $1,022/mo | 28.6% |
| Murphy | $1,056/mo | $762/mo | $1,035/mo | $1,292/mo | 36.5% |
| De Soto | $809/mo | $730/mo | $860/mo | $1,272/mo | 20.3% |
| Pevely | $875/mo | $666/mo | $876/mo | $1,106/mo | 59.9% |
| Barnhart | $1,565/mo | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Imperial | $1,446/mo | Not reported | $1,340/mo | Not reported | 37.4% |
| Herculaneum | $1,690/mo | $979/mo | Not reported | Not reported | 59.2% |
| Crystal City | $1,062/mo | $641/mo | $965/mo | $1,385/mo | 33.4% |
| High Ridge | $983/mo | Not reported | $978/mo | $1,644/mo | 42.9% |
| Hillsboro | $973/mo | $505/mo | $749/mo | $1,110/mo | 56.4% |
| Byrnes Mill | $1,137/mo | Not reported | Not reported | $1,146/mo | 42.4% |
| Raintree Plantation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| LaBarque Creek | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Cedar Hill | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0.0% |
| Summer Set | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Jefferson County, MO?
- The median gross rent in Jefferson County, MO is $979 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $932/mo.
- How does Jefferson County compare with Missouri?
- The median rent in Jefferson County is $979/mo, compared with $1,033/mo for Missouri as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates