What is the average apartment size in Festus?

The average size for a Festus, MO apartment is 998 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Festus?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Festus is $1,320 per month, a 75.54% increase from last years average of $752.

What is the average apartment size in Festus?

The typical apartment in Festus offers about 998 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Festus, MO Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Festus?

The typical rent budget in Festus ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 61% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Festus?

In Festus, 43% of households rent while 57% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Festus is $1,320, a 75.54% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $752.

One-bedroom apartments provide 751 square feet for $751, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,389 offer 1,027 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Festus, MO

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,320	998 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$751	751 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,389	1,027 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Festus, MO rent trends

Rental prices in Festus, MO have increased by 75.54% over the past year. The average rent moved from $752 to $1,320.

What's the typical rent budget in Festus, MO?

The largest share of rentals in Festus, MO (61%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Festus, MO?

2,139 or 43% of the households in Festus, MO are renter-occupied while 2,779 or 57% are owner-occupied.

How Festus Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Festus	$1,320
Kansas City	$1,316
Saint Louis	$1,390
Florissant	$1,038
Independence	$1,186
Saint Charles	$1,444
Springfield	$1,113
Lee's Summit	$1,542
O'Fallon	$1,522
Creve Coeur	$1,426
Raymore	$1,519
Ballwin	$1,447
Fenton, MO	$1,283
Arnold, MO	$1,238
Valley Park, MO	$1,512
Manchester, MO	$1,201
Shrewsbury, MO	$1,248
Kirkwood, MO	$1,588

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Festus apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.