Special Interest
Housing in Ste. Genevieve County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Ste. Genevieve County averages $780/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Missouri median of $1,033 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 19% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Ste. Genevieve County FMR Area are $718 for a studio, $805 for 1‑bedroom, $967 for 2‑bedroom, $1,159 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,622 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $187 increase for a 2-bedroom in Ste. Genevieve County shows a 24% rise over that period.









