Section 8 Rent Limits for St. Louis, MO

As a landlord in St. Louis, MO, understanding Section 8 payment standards helps you maximize rental income. This comprehensive guide covers all 28 ZIP codes in St. Louis, providing 2025 rent limits.

St. Louis Payment Standards Overview

The average 2-bedroom Section 8 payment standard in St. Louis is $1,200/month. St. Louis uses County-wide Fair Market Rents (FMR), which means rent limits vary by ZIP code.

Average Rent Limits by Bedroom Size

• Studio (0 BR): $900/month
• 1 Bedroom: $1,020/month
• 2 Bedroom: $1,200/month
• 3 Bedroom: $1,540/month
• 4+ Bedroom: $1,740/month

How to Use This Data

When listing your St. Louis rental property:

1. Check Your ZIP Code: Use our interactive St. Louis rent limits tool
2. Verify Payment Standard: Contact St. Louis County Housing Authority to confirm exact payment standards
3. Check Rent Reasonableness: Use our rent reasonableness tool before submitting

View all St. Louis ZIP codes on our St. Louis Section 8 Rent Limits page.

Bottom Line: Section 8 provides stable, guaranteed rental income in St. Louis. Check your ZIP code's payment standard to maximize your rental income.