Welcome, dear renter, to the capitol of Missouri. Jefferson City, at a glance, is old river town right in the middle of the state that boasts a quaint downtown, a local college, a love of tradition, and a decent number of inexpensive apartments for rent... not to mention a whopping two Walmarts! Sound like a good fit for you? If so, read on to get the tutorial on the city’s real estate scene.
For a capitol city with a population of more than 43,000 people, it feels much more like a small, sleepy town
Jefferson City, MO
Welcome, dear renter, to the capitol of Missouri. Jefferson City, at a glance, is old river town right in the middle of the state that boasts a quaint downtown, a local college, a love of tradition, and a decent number of inexpensive apartments for rent... not to mention a whopping two Walmarts! Sound like a good fit for you? If so, read on to get the tutorial on the city’s real estate scene.
For a capitol city with a population of more than 43,000 people, it feels much more like a small, sleepy town. Here, you can enjoy the perks of living in a major city, such as apartment buildings, shopping, restaurants, and bars, as well as enjoy the community feel of a small old Missouri town, with long traditions of youth sports, community fairs, and local entertainment. Best of all, it comes to you at a very small price, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment rentals typically cost less than $500 per month. Even the pricier, upscale apartments and luxury lofts will be less than a grand. You don't have to be a king to live like one in Jefferson City.
“All Utilities Included,” is a popular phrase here, which will come in handy whenever you feel like taking hour-long showers or putting on all-night laser light shows in your living room. Amenities, on the other hand, are very basic. There aren’t a lot of spas, fitness centers, and cyber cafés around here, but who wants to sweat and sit at computers all day, anyhow?
"Ask for pet policy," is another common phrase. Jefferson City is not exactly pet friendly for most renters, however, you could probably talk a few landlords into accepting your pets if they're small and cute. For large dogs, you may want to look for rental homes, which will cost about the same as an apartment.
While Jefferson City is a perfectly safe place to rent, there are a few neighborhoods that look more rundown thanks to the 500-year flood of 1993. When renting east of the Capitol in downtown, look before you make the leap. When renting property around campus, expect a few late night parties and intoxicated, yet studious, collegiate folk.
So, that's Jefferson City in a nutshell for you. Enjoy your new stomping grounds and happy hunting!
-By Katy Comal
