Lowest Rent Cities in Missouri
Cities ranked by lowest median monthly rent · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the lowest rent cities in Missouri based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median monthly rent from lowest to highest. Purdin leads the ranking with a value of $286/mo and a population of 75.
The top three cities are Purdin ($286/mo), Sheridan ($290/mo), and Linneus ($292/mo). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national lowest rent cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Missouri.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Purdin | $286/mo | 75 |
| #2 | Sheridan | $290/mo | 188 |
| #3 | Linneus | $292/mo | 187 |
| #4 | Harris | $296/mo | 68 |
| #5 | Grant City | $315/mo | 993 |
| #6 | Howardville | $322/mo | 162 |
| #7 | Viburnum | $323/mo | 809 |
| #8 | La Plata | $326/mo | 1,401 |
| #9 | Barnard | $327/mo | 216 |
| #10 | Farber | $332/mo | 352 |
| #11 | Galt | $333/mo | 168 |
| #12 | Laclede | $333/mo | 249 |
| #13 | Downing | $341/mo | 366 |
| #14 | Center | $350/mo | 469 |
| #15 | Hornersville | $358/mo | 470 |
| #16 | Arcadia | $359/mo | 595 |
| #17 | Bell City | $367/mo | 554 |
| #18 | Van Buren | $369/mo | 1,146 |
| #19 | Parnell | $370/mo | 213 |
| #20 | Keytesville | $381/mo | 394 |
| #21 | Queen City | $384/mo | 656 |
| #22 | Hartville | $385/mo | 616 |
| #23 | Mindenmines | $386/mo | 362 |
| #24 | Clarksdale | $388/mo | 316 |
| #25 | Lancaster | $388/mo | 618 |
| #26 | Mansfield | $391/mo | 1,375 |
| #27 | Forest City | $392/mo | 180 |
| #28 | Graham | $395/mo | 150 |
| #29 | Mercer | $399/mo | 359 |
| #30 | Greentop | $405/mo | 367 |
| #31 | Mountain View | $418/mo | 2,648 |
| #32 | Taos | $425/mo | 1,334 |
| #33 | Bunker | $431/mo | 323 |
| #34 | Martinsburg | $432/mo | 582 |
| #35 | Hunnewell | $433/mo | 142 |
| #36 | Maitland | $433/mo | 395 |
| #37 | Philadelphia | $442/mo | 250 |
| #38 | Glasgow | $445/mo | 1,054 |
| #39 | Conception Junction | $446/mo | 211 |
| #40 | Birch Tree | $450/mo | 395 |
| #41 | Brunswick | $450/mo | 919 |
| #42 | Greenville | $450/mo | 462 |
| #43 | Humphreys | $450/mo | 121 |
| #44 | Jamesport | $450/mo | 628 |
| #45 | Shelbyville | $450/mo | 583 |
| #46 | Wheaton | $466/mo | 364 |
| #47 | Clearmont | $469/mo | 144 |
| #48 | Rosebud | $469/mo | 411 |
| #49 | Wyaconda | $471/mo | 193 |
| #50 | Bethel | $475/mo | 104 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the lowest rent in Missouri?
Purdin ranks #1 for lowest rent cities in Missouri with a value of $286/mo and a population of 75.
How many cities are ranked for lowest rent cities in Missouri?
There are 50 cities ranked for lowest rent cities in Missouri. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Missouri compare to other states for lowest rent cities?
You can compare Missouri's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national lowest rent cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.