What is the average apartment size in Platte City?

The average size for a Platte City, MO apartment is 943 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 Platte City?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Platte City is $1,134 per month, a 2.63% increase from last year’s average of $1,105.

What is the average apartment size in Platte City?

The typical apartment in Platte City offers about 943 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Platte City, MO Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Platte City?

The typical rent budget in Platte City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 70% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Platte City?

In Platte City, 54% of households rent while 46% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Platte City is $1,134, a 2.63% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,105.

One-bedroom apartments provide 702 square feet for $1,031, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,205 offer 1,063 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Platte City, MO

Last updated: November 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,134	943 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,031	702 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,205	1,063 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Platte City, MO rent trends

Rental prices in Platte City, MO have increased by 2.63% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,105 to $1,134.

What's the typical rent budget in Platte City, MO?

The largest share of rentals in Platte City, MO (70%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Platte City, MO?

1,099 or 54% of the households in Platte City, MO are renter-occupied while 945 or 46% are owner-occupied.

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How Platte City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Platte City	$1,134
Kansas City	$1,304
Saint Louis	$1,398
Springfield	$1,114
Saint Charles	$1,448
University City	$1,546
Florissant	$1,044
Independence	$1,184
Ballwin	$1,456
Creve Coeur	$1,438
O'Fallon	$1,549
Kansas City, KS	$1,199
Lenexa, KS	$1,572
Shawnee, KS	$1,438
Liberty	$1,263
Gladstone, MO	$1,047
Prairie Village, KS	$1,837
Raytown, MO	$934
Leavenworth, KS	$1,129
Riverside, MO	$1,170
Mission, KS	$1,217

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 Platte City 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.