The average Airbnb cost in Missouri runs from about $116 per booked night in Saint Louis and $133 in Springfield to $201 in Kansas City, $246 in Branson and $327 in Osage Beach at the Lake of the Ozarks, based on AirDNA’s trailing 12-month figures. City stays cost the least, while Branson and the lake cost two to three times as much.
Quick Answer
Budget roughly $115 to $155 per booked night in Saint Louis, Springfield and Columbia, about $200 in Kansas City, and $245 to $330 in Branson and the Lake of the Ozarks. These are market averages, not quotes, so summer lake weekends and big events can cost more.
Key Takeaways
- AirDNA ADRs: Saint Louis $116, Springfield $133, Columbia $154, Kansas City $201, Branson $246, Osage Beach (Lake of the Ozarks) $327 (pages updated October 6 to 20, 2026).
- Saint Louis has the highest occupancy of the six at 67%.
- Missouri’s sales tax on rooms covers hotels, motels and tourist cabins; its FAQ does not address short-term rentals specifically.
- Airbnb shows US guests a fee-inclusive price before taxes.
Missouri Airbnb Prices by City
Missouri’s rentals range from city apartments to Ozarks resort towns and lake houses. The table uses AirDNA’s market data, which reports the average nightly price paid on booked nights over the trailing 12 months.
| Missouri market | Average daily rate | Occupancy | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | $116 | 67% | Large city with many apartments and rooms. |
| Springfield | $133 | 66% | Ozarks city with university and business demand. |
| Columbia | $154 | 57% | University town with game-weekend spikes. |
| Kansas City | $201 | 61% | Big metro with sports and event demand. |
| Branson | $246 | 50% | Entertainment destination with many cabins and condos. |
| Osage Beach | $327 | 43% | Lake of the Ozarks resort area with large lake houses. |
Note: ADR is the average price paid on booked nights. It mixes room types and home sizes, and AirDNA tracks short-term rentals generally rather than Airbnb alone. AirDNA’s Missouri overview shows Branson and nearby towns sharing one set of figures, and Osage Beach and nearby lake towns sharing another. Live figures change monthly.
Osage Beach’s $327 is about $211 above Saint Louis’s $116. A room or small apartment will often sit below its market average, while a lakefront house on a summer weekend can sit far above it.
What Changes Missouri Airbnb Prices
- City versus resort: Branson and the lake are full of cabins, condos and large houses, which lifts their averages.
- Season and events: summer lake weekends, Branson show seasons, game days and festivals usually raise prices.
- Property type and size: entire homes cost more than private rooms.
- Hot tubs, docks and lake views: common premium features at the lake and in the Ozarks.
- Distance from the center: a short drive from downtown or the lake can lower the rate, but add fuel.
For groups, compare cost per person. A $327 lake house shared by eight guests is about $41 each per night before fees and tax.
Pro Tip: Compare midweek and off-season dates as well as weekends. The discount varies by property, but moving off summer lake weekends usually widens your choices.
Fees and Taxes to Budget For
Airbnb says US guests see a fee-inclusive total price before taxes on all listings, so mandatory fees such as cleaning should already be in the displayed price. Under the split-fee structure, the guest service fee ranges from 14.1% to 16.5% of the booking subtotal.
Warning: Do not automatically add another 15% to the price Airbnb displays in the US. That can double-count fees already included. Open the price breakdown at checkout.
The Missouri Department of Revenue’s taxable services FAQ says state sales tax applies to rooms, meals and drinks furnished at hotels, motels, inns and similar places, and lists tourist cabins and camps among them. It does not state a lodging rate or address short-term rentals specifically, and cities and counties can add their own lodging taxes, so rely on the tax lines at checkout.
A flat cleaning fee makes short stays costlier per night. For example, a $150 cleaning fee is $75 a night on a two-night stay but about $21 a night on a seven-night stay.
How to Save on a Missouri Airbnb
- Pick the right base. Saint Louis, Springfield and Columbia average far below Branson and the lake.
- Avoid peak weekends. Summer lake weekends and event dates cost the most.
- Stay longer. The cleaning fee is spread over more nights, and some hosts offer weekly discounts.
- Split a larger home. Compare cost per person against separate rooms.
- Filter only for what you need. Docks, hot tubs and lake views narrow supply and raise prices.
- Compare total prices. A lower cleaning fee can beat a cheaper nightly rate.
Prefer a hotel? See our guides to Missouri hotel prices, Missouri motel prices, Branson hotels and Lake of the Ozarks hotels. Neighboring states are covered in our Kansas Airbnb guide, Arkansas Airbnb guide and Nebraska Airbnb guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Airbnb price per night in Missouri?
There is no single statewide figure. AirDNA’s trailing 12-month ADRs are about $116 in Saint Louis, $133 in Springfield, $154 in Columbia, $201 in Kansas City, $246 in Branson and $327 in Osage Beach.
Why are Branson and the Lake of the Ozarks more expensive than Saint Louis?
Branson and the lake are leisure markets with many cabins, condos and large houses and strong seasonal demand, which lifts the average nightly price above city markets such as Saint Louis or Springfield.
Do different data providers show different Missouri Airbnb prices?
Yes. Providers use different listings, platforms, time periods and methods, so averages can differ. This guide uses AirDNA’s trailing 12-month figures throughout, and your own search results for exact dates are the better guide.
Does Airbnb include cleaning fees in the displayed price?
For US guests, Airbnb shows a fee-inclusive total price before taxes, so mandatory fees such as cleaning are included. The breakdown still lists the individual charges and taxes.
What taxes apply to a Missouri Airbnb?
The Missouri Department of Revenue says state sales tax applies to rooms furnished at hotels, motels, inns and tourist cabins, but its FAQ does not address short-term rentals specifically. Local lodging taxes may also apply, so check the tax lines at checkout.
Is an Airbnb cheaper than a hotel in Missouri?
It depends on the trip. A hotel can be cheaper for one traveler on a short stay, while an Airbnb may suit families and groups that need several bedrooms and a kitchen. Compare the full after-tax total for the same dates and guests.
Conclusion
Missouri Airbnb prices run from about $116 per booked night in Saint Louis to about $327 in Osage Beach, with Kansas City near $201 and Branson near $246. Choose the city first, then compare the fee-inclusive total and the tax lines at checkout.
Flexible dates, a city base and a longer stay are the most dependable ways to lower the nightly cost.
Sources
- AirDNA Missouri overview – market comparison; page updated October 20, 2026.
- AirDNA Saint Louis, Springfield, Columbia, Kansas City, Branson and Osage Beach market pages – ADR and occupancy, trailing 12 months, pages updated October 6 to 20, 2026.
- Missouri Department of Revenue: taxable services FAQ – sales tax on rooms.
- Airbnb: pricing display in the United States – fee-inclusive total price before taxes.
- Airbnb: service fees – guest service fee range.
