BEST PLACES TO RENT
Missouri
Average Rent
$1,403
2.5% YoY
Rent Comparison
-13.7% Lower
than the national average
Rentals Available
8,927
Population
6.21 Million
Explore The Best Places To Live In Missouri by Metropolitan Areas
Missouri's 8 metropolitan areas offer diverse rental options across the state, making them among the best places to live in the Midwest. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor the state as major urban centers. The Kansas City metro area features neighborhoods like the Power & Light District and Country Club Plaza with metropolitan amenities. St. Louis showcases architectural heritage, innovation districts like Cortex, and the MetroLink system connecting its neighborhoods.The mid-sized metropolitan areas of Springfield and Columbia provide alternatives with lower costs of living while maintaining robust amenities. Springfield combines urban conveniences with natural beauty in the Ozarks, offering downtown lofts and healthcare employment opportunities. Columbia's university presence creates an active rental market with numerous cultural offerings.Completing Missouri's metropolitan landscape are Joplin, St. Joseph, and Cape Girardeau, each with its own character. Joplin features updated housing stock following the 2011 tornado, alongside manufacturing and healthcare employment opportunities. St. Joseph showcases 19th-century architecture with affordable rental properties, while Cape Girardeau offers a Mississippi River setting and university presence. Explore the best places to live in Missouri and find your new home.
Saint Louis Metro Area
POPULATION
2,803,507
AVG RENT
$1,484
# RENTALS
4,664
Kansas City Metro Area
POPULATION
2,225,821
AVG RENT
$1,465
# RENTALS
5,437
Northwest Arkansas Metro Area
POPULATION
598,248
AVG RENT
$1,384
# RENTALS
1,273
Springfield Metro Area
POPULATION
495,345
AVG RENT
$986
# RENTALS
442
Columbia Metro Area
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Columbia Metro Area
POPULATION
217,322
AVG RENT
$1,373
# RENTALS
215
Joplin Metro Area
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Joplin Metro Area
POPULATION
204,831
AVG RENT
$1,004
# RENTALS
57
St. Joseph Metro Area
POPULATION
120,132
AVG RENT
$945
# RENTALS
16
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
POPULATION
98,967
AVG RENT
$738
# RENTALS
112
Missouri Rent Ranges
On average, rent in the state of Missouri falls anywhere from < $700/mo on the low end to > $2,000/mo at the max. Most rental prices fall within the $1,001 - $1,500/mo range.
Missouri Average Rent
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Missouri is around $1,403. Use the chart below to compare Missouri’s average rent prices over time.
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