Your complete guide to renter protections in Saint Louis, MO. Learn about local ordinances, rent control status, security deposit rules, and how city law works alongside Missouri state protections.
No
Rent Control
30
Days to Return Deposit
2 months' rent
Max Deposit
3
Local Protections
Current rent regulation status
No Local Rent Control
Saint Louis does not have local rent control. Missouri state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in Saint Louis may raise rent with proper written notice as required by Missouri law. There is no cap on the amount of increase, but it must not be retaliatory or discriminatory.
Saint Louis-specific laws and ordinances
St. Louis Building Division rental inspection program
Fair housing protections through Civil Rights Enforcement Agency
Missouri security deposit limited to 2 months' rent
Local ordinances work alongside Missouri state law. Where local protections are stronger, the local rule typically applies. View full Missouri state protections.
Laws that apply to all Missouri renters
Max Security Deposit
2 months' rent
Deposit Return Deadline
30 days
Entry Notice Required
Reasonable notice
Governing Statute
Missouri Revised Statutes
Common questions about renting in Saint Louis
No, Saint Louis does not currently have local rent control. Missouri state law governs rent increase rules. Landlords must typically provide proper written notice before raising rent.
In Saint Louis, the Missouri state limit of 2 months' rent applies. Landlords must return deposits within 30 days after you move out.
Saint Louis tenants benefit from several protections: St. Louis Building Division rental inspection program; Fair housing protections through Civil Rights Enforcement Agency; Missouri security deposit limited to 2 months' rent. These are in addition to Missouri state law.
You can contact the Saint Louis local housing authority or code enforcement department to file complaints about habitability issues, discrimination, or landlord violations. Visit your local housing authority's website for details. You can also file with the Missouri attorney general's office for state-level violations.
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