Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Missouri
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Missouri is Rolla, where the median 1-bedroom asks $625/month, 30% below the statewide median of about $899. The most expensive is Kansas City at $1,025/month.
Across the 11 Missouri cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $625 in Rolla to $1,025 in Kansas City, 1.6 times as much. 7 of 11 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $899. The largest rental market, St. Louis (3,382 listings), has a median of $899, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Missouri
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolla | $625 | $900 | 175 | -30% |
| 2 | Cape Girardeau | $665 | $850 | 235 | -26% |
| 3 | Warrensburg | $712 | $950 | 220 | -21% |
| 4 | Joplin | $800 | $998 | 180 | -11% |
| 5 | Springfield | $850 | $1,025 | 1,003 | -5% |
| 6 | Independence | $850 | $1,025 | 351 | -5% |
Most expensive cities to rent in Missouri
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | $1,025 | $1,250 | 2,980 | +14% |
| 2 | Saint Louis | $995 | $1,288 | 960 | +11% |
| 3 | Columbia | $950 | $1,100 | 873 | +6% |
| 4 | St. Louis | $899 | $1,248 | 3,382 | 0% |
| 5 | Branson | $875 | $1,200 | 240 | -3% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Missouri?
- As of October 17, 2026, Rolla has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Missouri cities we rank, at $625/month. Next are Cape Girardeau ($665) and Warrensburg ($712).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Missouri?
- As of October 17, 2026, Kansas City has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Missouri cities we rank, at $1,025/month, 14% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Missouri?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $899/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate