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 May 2026, the average rent in Jefferson City, MO is $1,200 per month, which is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,200

14.3%$150 increase month-over-month

34.1%$305 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$945

HOUSES

$1,884

TOWNHOUSES

$1,350

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Jefferson City, MO at $945 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,884 per month. Townhomes average $1,350 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$695
2 Bedrooms	$1,195
3 Bedrooms	$1,495
4 Bedrooms	$2,300
All	$1,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Jefferson City, MO is $695 per month, followed by $1,195 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,495 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,300 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,300
3 Bedrooms	$1,850
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,350

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Jefferson City, MO is $1,300 per month, followed by $1,850 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$695
2 Bedrooms	$1,150
3 Bedrooms	$1,300
4 Bedrooms	$2,100
All	$950

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Jefferson City, MO is $695 per month, followed by $1,150 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,300 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,100 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$375
2 Bedrooms	$950
3 Bedrooms	$1,850
4 Bedrooms	$2,300
All	$1,884

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Jefferson City, MO is $375 per month, followed by $950 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,850 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,300 for a 4 bedroom house.