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Property Managers in the St. Louis Region, MO

Browse vetted property managers in the St. Louis Region, MO. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

Metroplex Management
Gary Townsend
Fenton, MO
Unverified Long-term Residential
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Gold Bridge Property Management
Raketta Douglas
Creve Coeur, MO
Unverified Long-term Residential
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Top Real Estate Professionals
Bob Canaday
O'Fallon, MO
Unverified
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Top Property Management LLC
Jennifer Croxton
O'Fallon, MO
Unverified
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Rental market in the St. Louis region: an owner-heavy market

Renters occupy 19.7% of homes in the St. Louis region, an owner-heavy area with a thinner tenant pool. The same data shows vacancy near 5.1%. The typical home is valued near $294,400, and the median household earns about $97,553 a year, with renters spending a median 27.2% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

27.2% Rent-to-income

People & households

19.7% Renter-occupied
45,354 Population
$97,553 Median household income

Housing stock

5.1% Vacancy rate
$294,400 Median home value
1986 Median year built
77.6% Single-family homes

Jobs

3.9% Unemployment rate
Who rents vs owns
Renters 19.7% Owners 80.3%

In the St. Louis region, a professional property manager can take on pricing, marketing, screening, collections, and upkeep so you do not have to. About 77.6% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 5.1%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 3.9% as of August 2026. Compare the managers above and request a free quote.

Nearby communities in the St. Louis region: Affton, Arnold, Augusta, Ballwin, Barnhart, Bel-Nor, Bel-Ridge, Bella Villa.

Figures reflect long-term residential rentals, not short-term or vacation rentals. Commercial and other non-residential rents are not shown, but they tend to move with the local residential market, so the pattern above still points you in the right direction.

Frequently asked questions

Is the St. Louis region a good market for rental property?

It depends on your goals, and the fundamentals here are generally solid. Renters make up 19.7% of households and vacancy sits near 5.1%.

How strong is rental demand in the St. Louis region?

Renters occupy 19.7% of homes, across a population of 45,354. Vacancy runs near 5.1%.

What do homes and incomes look like in the St. Louis region?

The middle of the market is about $294,400. The median household income is about $97,553, and renters spend a median 27.2% of income on rent.

Why hire a property manager in the St. Louis region?

Good property management in the St. Louis region can protect your return, with pricing, marketing, screening, rent collection, maintenance, and fair housing compliance handled for you.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).