Raleigh-Cary vs St. Louis
Fair Market Rent Comparison — HUD 2025 Data
Quick Answer
St. Louis is 26% cheaper for renters. A 2-bedroom rents for $874/mo vs $1,097/mo in Raleigh-Cary — saving $2,676/year.
Rent by Unit Size
| Unit Size | Raleigh-Cary | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $588 | $172 |
| 1 Bedroom | $928 | $740 | $188 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 | $874 | $223 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,435 | $1,094 | $341 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,556 | $1,269 | $287 |
| Median Income | $70,678 | $61,289 | $9,389 |
Raleigh-Cary
- Studio
- $760/mo
- 1 BR
- $928/mo
- 2 BR
- $1,097/mo
- 3 BR
- $1,435/mo
- 4 BR
- $1,556/mo
- Median Income
- $70,678/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 Raleigh-Cary or St. Louis cheaper to rent in?
St. Louis is cheaper — a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $874/mo vs $1,097/mo in Raleigh-Cary. That's $223/mo or $2,676/year more expensive in Raleigh-Cary (26% higher).
What is the 2-bedroom rent in Raleigh-Cary vs St. Louis?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Raleigh-Cary is $1,097/month. In St. Louis, a 2-bedroom FMR is $874/month.
How do incomes compare between Raleigh-Cary and St. Louis?
The median household income in Raleigh-Cary is $70,678/year. In St. Louis it is $61,289/year. Raleigh-Cary has the higher median income.
What is the studio rent in Raleigh-Cary vs St. Louis?
A studio apartment Fair Market Rent in Raleigh-Cary is $760/mo. In St. Louis it is $588/mo.