El Centro vs St. Louis
Fair Market Rent Comparison — HUD 2025 Data
Quick Answer
El Centro is 5% cheaper for renters. A 2-bedroom rents for $834/mo vs $874/mo in St. Louis — saving $480/year.
Rent by Unit Size
| Unit Size | El Centro | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $556 | $588 | $32 |
| 1 Bedroom | $706 | $740 | $34 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $834 | $874 | $40 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,056 | $1,094 | $38 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,186 | $1,269 | $83 |
| Median Income | $50,743 | $61,289 | $10,546 |
El Centro
- Studio
- $556/mo
- 1 BR
- $706/mo
- 2 BR
- $834/mo
- 3 BR
- $1,056/mo
- 4 BR
- $1,186/mo
- Median Income
- $50,743/yr
St. Louis
- Studio
- $588/mo
- 1 BR
- $740/mo
- 2 BR
- $874/mo
- 3 BR
- $1,094/mo
- 4 BR
- $1,269/mo
- Median Income
- $61,289/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Centro or St. Louis cheaper to rent in?
El Centro is cheaper — a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $834/mo vs $874/mo in St. Louis. That's $40/mo or $480/year more expensive in St. Louis (5% higher).
What is the 2-bedroom rent in El Centro vs St. Louis?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in El Centro is $834/month. In St. Louis, a 2-bedroom FMR is $874/month.
How do incomes compare between El Centro and St. Louis?
The median household income in El Centro is $50,743/year. In St. Louis it is $61,289/year. St. Louis has the higher median income.
What is the studio rent in El Centro vs St. Louis?
A studio apartment Fair Market Rent in El Centro is $556/mo. In St. Louis it is $588/mo.