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Missouri Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$974
2 Bedrooms
$1,098
3 Bedrooms
$1,373
YoY Trend
-2%
Days on Market
32d
St. Louis S
63118
1BR$895
2BR$1,150
3BR$1,395
YoY
-4.1%
DOM
41.37d
Listings
296
Kansas City E
64130
1BR$1,052
2BR$1,045
3BR$1,350
YoY
0%
DOM
23.03d
Listings
128
Missouri Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Missouri
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 25 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Missouri security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
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Maximum Deposit
2 months
Per current statutes
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Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
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Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
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Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Missouri law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No rent control
→No entry notice required
→Fast unlawful detainer
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Basic habitability
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Missouri before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
Rent Control Status
Missouri rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Missouri
Missouri has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms).
Missouri Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Missouri?+
The average eviction timeline in Missouri is 25 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 3 days. Filing fee is $50–$100.
What is the security deposit limit in Missouri?+
In Missouri, the security deposit maximum is 2 months. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Missouri have rent control?+
No. Missouri has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Missouri?+
Missouri does not require advance notice before entering a rental unit by statute, though best practice is always to notify tenants.
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