Security deposit rules in Missouri
In Missouri, the deposit is at most 2 months of rent. In Missouri, the deposit, or the balance with an itemized list of damages, is due within 30 days after the tenancy ends.
Checked against Missouri law on Oct 28, 2026.
What Missouri law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Missouri?
In Missouri, the deposit is at most 2 months of rent.
Source: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300(1), read Oct 28, 2026.
How long does a landlord in Missouri have to return a security deposit?
In Missouri, the deposit, or the balance with an itemized list of damages, is due within 30 days after the tenancy ends.
Source: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300(3), read Oct 28, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.