Top 10 Most Affordable Rent in Missouri
iCities and towns ranked by rental affordability, factoring in rent cost, local wages, safety, and school quality. Ranked 108 cities with a population of 5,000 or more.
| #▴▾ | City▴▾ | Affordability Score▴▾ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EurekaSt. Louis | 69 / 100 |
| 2 | Oak GroveJackson | 66 / 100 |
| 3 | ManchesterSt. Louis | 66 / 100 |
| 4 | BallwinSt. Louis | 65 / 100 |
| 5 | ChillicotheLivingston | 65 / 100 |
| 6 | Maryland HeightsSt. Louis | 65 / 100 |
| 7 | HazelwoodSt. Louis | 64 / 100 |
| 8 | DexterStoddard | 64 / 100 |
| 9 | Jefferson CityCole | 64 / 100 |
| 10 | WashingtonFranklin | 64 / 100 |
Methodology
Composite score (0–100) based on: median rent inverted — lower rent scores higher (40%), average annual wage (25%), crime rate inverted — lower crime scores higher (20%), and school quality composite (15%). Each component is min-max normalized across all cities in the state.
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