What is the median rent in Appleton City, MO?
The median gross rent in Appleton City, MO is $557 (±$110) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 204 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Appleton City, the median gross rent went from $520 in 2015–2019 to $557 in 2020–2024 (+7.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $557 (±$110)
- Rented homes
- 204 (±63)
- $2,000 or more
- 0.0%
- Since 2015–2019
- +7.1%
How much rent costs in Appleton City
| Monthly gross rent | Appleton City | St. Clair County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 45.1% (±14.1 points) | 41.8% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 47.5% (±16.4 points) | 45.6% | 38.8% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 0.0% (±15.7 points) | 8.0% | 34.6% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 7.4% (±10.4 points) | 3.7% | 12.3% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0.0% (±15.7 points) | 0.9% | 3.7% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±15.7 points) | 0.0% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±15.7 points) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 47.5% of renting households.
0.0% of rented homes in Appleton City cost $2,000 or more a month.
Appleton City against St. Clair County, its state and the nation
| Appleton City | St. Clair County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $557 (±$110) | $622 (±$71) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 204 (±63) | 789 (±143) | 752,105 (±5,422) | 42,849,984 |
In Appleton City, median gross rent is not measurably different from St. Clair County ($622).
It is also lower than in Missouri ($1,033).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In St. Clair County, Appleton City ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 767 of 889.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Appleton City has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $520 (±$97) | $557 (±$110) | +7.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 35.8% (±8.2 points) | 42.0% (±9.3 points) | +6.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9% (±7.2 points) | 0.0% (±14.1 points) | −4.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median gross rent in places near Appleton City
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton City | — | $557 (±$110) | — |
| Hudson Township | 4.8 mi | $725 (±$330) | Not measurably different |
| Deepwater Township (Henry County) | 4.9 mi | $797 (±$272) | Not measurably different |
| Montrose | 5.4 mi | $905 (±$346) | Not measurably different |
| Deepwater Township (Bates County) | 6.9 mi | $625 (±$312) | Not measurably different |
| Rockville | 8.6 mi | $817 (±$411) | Not measurably different |
| Rockville Township | 9.1 mi | $817 (±$411) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Gap Township | 10 mi | $797 (±$238) | Not measurably different |
| Davis Township (Henry County) | 12 mi | $1,286 (±$1,068) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across St. Clair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lowry City | $715 (±$393) |
| 2 (tie) | Appleton City | $557 (±$110) |
| 2 (tie) | Osceola | $557 (±$167) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Appleton City
What is the average rent in Appleton City, MO?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Appleton City is $557 (±$110) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in Appleton City?
In Appleton City, the median gross rent went from $520 in 2015–2019 to $557 in 2020–2024 (+7.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
How many rentals in Appleton City cost more than $2,000 a month?
0.0% of rented homes in Appleton City have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 45.1% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Appleton City higher than in St. Clair County?
In Appleton City, median gross rent is not measurably different from St. Clair County ($622).
It is also lower than in Missouri ($1,033).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Appleton City city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Appleton City city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Appleton City city, Missouri
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Appleton City city, Missouri (place:01522, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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