salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (80.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,160 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Missouri cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Missouri. It is number 96 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Affton?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Affton
| Size | Affton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,312 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,237 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Affton overall?
Everyday prices in Missouri overall are 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Affton, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Affton
Life in Affton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Affton?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $5 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $212,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,240 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Affton, MO?
Renting in Affton costs a median of about $1,479 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Affton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,160 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Affton cheap or expensive?
Affton is rated OK: rent takes 20.7% of the typical household income of $85,783. It ranks 96th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Affton?
The median homeowner in Affton pays $2,676 a year in property taxes, about 1.26% of the median home value.
Is Affton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Missouri are 9% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Affton?
The median home value in Affton is $212,400, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
19,052 people live in Affton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.