Jefferson City, MO rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Jefferson City, MO is $1,000.

Average rent

$1,000

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

-$133

Available rentals

75

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $375 to $2,900.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$02
$5003
$6008
$70012
$8009
$90012
$1,0006
$1,1008
$1,2006
$1,3002
$1,4003
$1,5005
$1,6005
$1,7003
$1,8002
$1,9002
$2,0002
$2,1002
$2,2001
$2,4001
$2,5003
$2,6001
$3,100+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $133 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$950$1,000
Feb$825$1,000
Mar$1,000$995
Apr$850$1,000
May$1,000$1,050
Jun$875$1,150
Jul$925$1,000
Aug$1,100$995
Sep$1,195No data
Oct$1,050No data
Nov$1,095No data
Dec$995No data

Market temperature

The Jefferson City, MO rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Jefferson City, MO is 50% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Jefferson City, MO?

The average rent in Jefferson City, MO is $1,000.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Jefferson City, MO?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Jefferson City, MO is $900 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Jefferson City, MO?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Jefferson City, MO is $725 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Jefferson City, MO?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Jefferson City, MO is $990 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Jefferson City, MO?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Jefferson City, MO is $1,500 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Jefferson City, MO?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Jefferson City, MO is $2,200 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Jefferson City, MO?

Houses in Jefferson City, MO rent between $375 - $2,900 with an average rent of $1,000.

8. How has the rent in Jefferson City, MO changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Jefferson City, MO decreased by $133

9. How much has the rent in Jefferson City, MO increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Jefferson City, MO did not change.

10. How many available rentals are there in Jefferson City, MO?

There are currently 75 rentals available in Jefferson City, MO.

11. How do rent prices in Jefferson City, MO compare with the national average?

The average rent in Jefferson City, MO is $1,000 — 50% lower the national average of $2,000.

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