What is the average apartment size in Shrewsbury?

The average size for a Shrewsbury, MO apartment is 856 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 Shrewsbury?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Shrewsbury is $1,256 per month, a 6.95% increase from last year’s average of $1,174.

What is the average apartment size in Shrewsbury?

The typical apartment in Shrewsbury offers about 856 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Shrewsbury, MO Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Shrewsbury ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 68% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Shrewsbury?

In Shrewsbury, 38% of households rent while 62% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Shrewsbury is $1,256, a 6.95% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,174.

One-bedroom apartments provide 680 square feet for $1,080, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,407 offer 1,014 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Shrewsbury, MO

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,256	856 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,080	680 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,407	1,014 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Shrewsbury, MO rent trends

Rental prices in Shrewsbury, MO have increased by 6.95% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,174 to $1,256.

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

The largest share of rentals in Shrewsbury, MO (68%) 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 Shrewsbury, MO?

1,184 or 38% of the households in Shrewsbury, MO are renter-occupied while 1,930 or 62% are owner-occupied.

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How Shrewsbury Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Shrewsbury	$1,256
Kansas City	$1,302
Saint Louis	$1,417
Florissant	$1,022
Saint Charles	$1,456
Springfield	$1,127
University City	$1,623
O'Fallon	$1,539
Independence	$1,194
Creve Coeur	$1,458
Ballwin	$1,436
Jennings	$836
Clayton	$2,505
Olivette, MO	$1,688
Arnold, MO	$1,223
East Saint Louis, IL	$998
Valley Park, MO	$1,501
Fenton, MO	$1,236
Ferguson, MO	$886
Overland, MO	$885
Brentwood, MO	$1,671

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 Shrewsbury 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.