What's the average rent in Jefferson City, MO?

Rental Market Trends in Jefferson City, MO

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Jefferson City, MO is $1,000 per month, which is 49% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,000

-16.3%-$195 decrease month-over-month

-4.8%-$50 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$858

HOUSES

$1,695

TOWNHOUSES

$900

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Jefferson City, MO at $858 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,695 per month. Townhomes average $900 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$675
2 Bedrooms	$925
3 Bedrooms	$1,600
4 Bedrooms	$1,950
All	$1,000

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Jefferson City, MO is $675 per month, followed by $925 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,950 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$900
2 Bedrooms	$1,100
3 Bedrooms	—
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$900

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Jefferson City, MO is $900 per month, followed by $1,100 for a 2 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$675
2 Bedrooms	$950
3 Bedrooms	$1,295
4 Bedrooms	$1,950
All	$950

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Jefferson City, MO is $675 per month, followed by $950 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,295 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,950 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$375
2 Bedrooms	$1,075
3 Bedrooms	$1,873
4 Bedrooms	$2,189
All	$1,695

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Jefferson City, MO is $375 per month, followed by $1,075 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,873 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,189 for a 4 bedroom house.