Rent by ZIP code in Saint Louis
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63102 | Saint Louis City | $1,844 | +45% |
| 63108 | Saint Louis City | $1,552 | +22% |
| 63110 | Saint Louis City | $1,526 | +20% |
| 63103 | Saint Louis City | $1,524 | +20% |
| 63104 | Saint Louis City | $1,427 | +13% |
| 63101 | Saint Louis City | $1,336 | +5% |
| 63112 | Saint Louis City | $1,328 | +5% |
| 63139 | Saint Louis City | $1,313 | +4% |
| 63109 | Saint Louis City | $1,223 | -4% |
| 63118 | Saint Louis City | $1,176 | -7% |
| 63116 | Saint Louis City | $1,108 | -13% |
| 63111 | Saint Louis City | $1,005 | -21% |
| 63147 | Saint Louis City | $1,000 | -21% |
| 63106 | Saint Louis City | $937 | -26% |
| 63115 | Saint Louis City | $934 | -26% |
| 63113 | Saint Louis City | $900 | -29% |
Rent by bedroom count in Saint Louis
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for St. Louis city. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. St. Louis city uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,040 to $2,000 depending on the Saint Louis ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,064 | +11.4% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,104 | +11.0% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,349 | +10.8% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,731 | +10.4% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,997 | +10.2% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Saint Louis?
Typical rent across Saint Louis City is $1,330 as of August 2026. That is up 3.6% from a year earlier and up 28.7% over five years. The Saint Louis rent report compares these rents with Section 8 voucher rents ZIP by ZIP.
| Year | Typical rent, Saint Louis City | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,068 | +6.8% |
| 2022 | $1,164 | +9.0% |
| 2023 | $1,201 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $1,254 | +4.4% |
| 2025 | $1,301 | +3.7% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,330 | +2.3% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Saint Louis rent questions
- What is the average rent in Saint Louis, MO?
- Typical asking rent in Saint Louis is $1,268 a month as of July 2026, across 16 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $900 to $1,844.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Saint Louis?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in St. Louis city is $1,349 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,104 and a three bedroom is $1,731. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Saint Louis?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Saint Louis City is $1,330 as of August 2026, up 3.6% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Saint Louis?
- ZIP 63113 has the lowest typical asking rent in Saint Louis at $900 a month, compared with $1,268 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Saint Louis?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Saint Louis rent of $1,268, that is about $3,804 a month, or $45,648 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Saint Louis sits in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.