Rent increase rules in Missouri
Verified against Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060 and agency sources on 2026-07-04. Not legal advice.
Missouri has no statewide cap on rent increases.
- Notice: No statute for standard housing (60 days for mobile-home lots); one-month month-to-month termination notice (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060) is the practical floor
- Statute: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060 · source
Local rent control preempted (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.043).
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Frequently asked questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in Missouri?
There is no statewide limit — any amount, with proper notice. Local rent control preempted (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.043).
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Missouri?
No statute for standard housing (60 days for mobile-home lots); one-month month-to-month termination notice (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060) is the practical floor. (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060)
Can rent be raised during a lease in Missouri?
No — as everywhere in the US, a fixed-term lease locks the rent unless the lease itself contains an escalation clause. Increases take effect at renewal or on periodic (month-to-month) tenancies with the notice above.
What changed recently in Missouri?
Local rent control preempted (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.043).
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