salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 12 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $31,080 a year. That is $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Missouri cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Missouri. It is number 9 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Trenton?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Trenton
| Size | Trenton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $456 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $494 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $771 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,023 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Trenton 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 Trenton, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Trenton
Life in Trenton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Trenton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $87 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $99,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,950 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Trenton, MO?
Renting in Trenton costs a median of about $777 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Trenton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $31,080 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Trenton cheap or expensive?
Trenton is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.3% of the typical household income of $53,941. It ranks 9th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Trenton?
The median homeowner in Trenton pays $1,083 a year in property taxes, about 1.09% of the median home value.
Is Trenton 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 Trenton?
The median home value in Trenton is $99,500, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.
5,536 people live in Trenton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.