Rent in Jefferson City, MO
Across Jefferson City's 8 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $962 a month, with figures from $757–$962. The highest typical rent is in 65111 ($962) and the lowest in 65101 ($757). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 6 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Cole County pay about 0.77% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $731 | $731–$837 | 8 |
| 1 bed | $735 | $586–$735 | 8 |
| 2 beds | $962 | $757–$962 | 8 |
| 3 beds | $1,332 | $1,056–$1,332 | 8 |
| 4 beds | $1,548 | $1,100–$1,548 | 8 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Jefferson City ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson City, MO?
- About $962 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $757–$962. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Jefferson City, MO?
- About $735 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $586–$735. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Jefferson City, MO?
- About $1,332 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $1,056–$1,332. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Jefferson City, MO?
- About $731 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $731–$837. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Jefferson City, MO?
- About $1,548 a month: the median of the typical rents in 8 ZIP codes, which range from $1,100–$1,548. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Jefferson City ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 65111 has the highest typical rent at $962 a month, and 65101 the lowest at $757.
- What is the property tax rate in Jefferson City, MO?
- Owner-occupied homes in Cole County pay a typical 0.77% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Jefferson City rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).