Rents in the St. Louis metro are easing as 2025 comes to a close, offering renters some relief after several years of uneven price growth going into the new year.
The Realtor.com® November 2025 Rental Report shows that asking rents in St. Louis are now lower than they were a year ago, placing the metro within the broader national rental cooldown.
While the trend is encouraging, affordability remains a concern for many households across the region.
St. Louis rents decline, easing pressure modestly
St. Louis posted a 1.3% year-over-year decline in median asking rent for 0- to 2-bedroom units in November, with the average rent coming in at $1,305…