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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C.  20549
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                                    FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
    ACT OF 1934 

For the quarter period ended March 31, 1996

                                       OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
    EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

For the transition period from                        to
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                         Commission file number 0-13754

                            NOONEY REALTY TRUST, INC.
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             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

                   Missouri                               43-1339136
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      (State or other jurisdiction of                  (I.R.S. Employer
       incorporation or organization)                 Identification No.)

7701 Forsyth Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri                 63105
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 (Address of principal executive offices)                 (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (314) 863-7700

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               Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                          if changed since last report.

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes [X]  No [ ].

                APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
                   PROCEEDING DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and
reports required to be filed by Sections 12,13, or 15 (d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan
confirmed by a court.  Yes [ ]  No [ ]

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:  Indicate the number of shares
outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest
practicable date.  As of March 31, 1991 there were 866,624 shares of the
Registrant's common stock, par value $1 per share, issued and outstanding. 

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                                     PART I

Item 1 - Financial Statements:
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                                          NOONEY REALTY TRUST, INC.
                                      (A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST)

                                               BALANCE SHEETS

                                                                                    March 31,   December 31,
                                                                                      1996          1995    
                                                                                   (Unaudited)
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
                                                                                          

ASSETS:

   Cash                                                                           $   550,226   $   517,317 
   Accounts receivable                                                                293,685       261,972 
   Prepaid expenses                                                                   100,996        84,803 
   Investment property, at cost:
      Land and improvements                                                         2,568,955     2,568,955 
      Buildings                                                                    17,587,161    17,587,161 
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
                                                                                   20,156,116    20,156,116 
      Less accumulated depreciation                                                 5,497,785     5,344,765 
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
                                                                                   14,658,331    14,811,351 
   Deferred expenses-at amortized cost                                                305,496       333,574 
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
                                                                                  $15,908,734   $16,009,017 
                                                                                  ============  ============

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

Liabilities:
   Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                          $   397,200   $   328,529 
   Mortgage notes payable                                                           4,892,515     4,912,421 
   Refundable tenant deposits                                                          46,851        46,851 
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
      Total liabilities                                                             5,336,566     5,287,801 
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
Shareholders' Equity:

   Common Stock, $1 par value; Authorized, 5,000,000 shares; 
      Issued and outstanding, 866,624 in 1996 and 1995                                866,624       866,624 
   Additional paid-in capital                                                      14,252,532    14,252,532 
   Distributions in excess of net income                                           (4,546,988)   (4,397,940)
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
   Total Shareholder's Equity                                                      10,572,168    10,721,216 
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
                                                                                  $15,908,734   $16,009,017 
                                                                                  ============  ============
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                                         NOONEY  REALTY TRUST, INC.
                                      (A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST)

                                          STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                                 (UNAUDITED)

                                                                                       Three Months Ended   
                                                                                  --------------------------
                                                                                    March 31,     March 31, 
                                                                                      1996          1995    
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
                                                                                          

REVENUES:
   Rental and other income                                                         $   722,826   $   696,722
   Interest                                                                              3,647         1,114
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
                                                                                       726,473       697,836

EXPENSES:
   Interest                                                                            103,022       104,621
   Depreciation and amortization                                                       179,243       179,599
   Real estate taxes                                                                   154,739       127,122
   Advisory Fee                                                                         29,226        28,962
   Property management fees paid to Nooney Krombach Company                             26,965        25,924
   Operating expenses                                                                  209,001       194,851
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
                                                                                       702,196       661,079
                                                                                  ------------  ------------

EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS                                                           $    24,277   $    36,757
                                                                                  ============  ============
EARNINGS PER SHARE                                                                 $      0.03   $      0.04
                                                                                  ============  ============
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                                          NOONEY REALTY TRUST, INC.
                                      (A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST)

                                      STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                      THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996

                                                 (UNAUDITED)

                                                             COMMON STOCK       
                                                      --------------------------
                                                                                   ADDITIONAL   DISTRIBUTION
                                                        NUMBER OF                   PAID-IN     IN EXCESS OF
                                                         SHARES        AMOUNT       CAPITAL      NET INCOME 
                                                      ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                    

Balance, January 1, 1996                                   866,624      $866,624   $14,252,532  $(4,397,940)

Earnings from Operations                                                                             24,277 

Distributions to Shareholders                                                                      (173,325)
                                                      ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------

Balance, March 31, 1996                                    866,624      $866,624   $14,252,532  $(4,546,988)
                                                      ============  ============  ============  ============

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                                          NOONEY REALTY TRUST, INC.
                                      (A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST)

                                          STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                                 (UNAUDITED)

                                                                                      Three Months Ended    
                                                                                  --------------------------
                                                                                    March 31,     March 31, 
                                                                                      1996          1995    
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
                                                                                          

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
   Earnings from operations                                                          $ 24,277      $ 36,757 
   Adjustments to reconcile earnings from operations to net cash from operating
      activities:
      Depreciation and amortization                                                   179,243       179,599 
      Changes in assets and liabilities:
         (Increase) Decrease in accounts receivable                                   (31,713)       57,095 
         Increase in prepaid expenses                                                 (16,193)      (64,207)
         Decrease (Increase) in deferred expenses                                       1,855       (52,253)
         Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses                  68,671       (42,046)
         Change in refundable tenant deposits                                               0             0 
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
            Total Adjustments                                                         201,863        78,188 
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
            Net cash provided by operating activities                                 226,140       114,945 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
   Additions to investment property                                                         0       (81,045)
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
            Net cash used in investing activities                                           0       (81,045)
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
   Cash distributions to shareholders                                                (173,325)     (129,994)
   Payments on mortgage notes payable                                                 (19,906)      (18,307)
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
            Net cash used in financing activities                                    (193,231)     (148,301)
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH                                                        32,909      (114,401)
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
CASH
   Beginning of period                                                                517,317       601,604 
                                                                                  ------------  ------------
CASH
   End of period                                                                     $550,226      $487,203 
                                                                                  ============  ============
Supplemental disclosure interest paid in cash                                        $103,022      $104,621 

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                            NOONEY REALTY TRUST, INC.
                        (A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST)

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                   THREE  MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 AND 1995

NOTE A:

Refer to the Registrant's financial statements for the year ended December 31,
1995, which are contained in the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K, for a
description of the accounting policies which have been continued without
change.  Also, refer to the footnotes to those statements for additional
details of the Registrant's financial condition.  The details in those notes
have not changed except as a result of normal transactions in the interim or as
noted below.

NOTE B:

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal
recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position,
results of operations and cash flows at March 31, 1996 and for all periods
presented have been made.

NOTE C:

The Registrant has employed Nooney Advisors, Ltd., a Missouri limited
partnership, to serve as the Registrant's investment and financial counselor
and to supervise the day-to-day operations of the Registrant.  Certain General
Partners of Nooney Advisors, Ltd. are also officers and directors of the
Registrant.  Advisory fees of $29,226 and $28,962 were paid to Nooney Advisors,
Ltd. for the three months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.

The Registrant's properties are managed by Nooney Krombach Company, a wholly
owned subsidiary of Nooney Company.  Certain officers and directors of the
Registrant are also officers and directors of Nooney Company or one of its
subsidiaries.

NOTE D:

The earnings per share for the three  months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 has
been computed based on 866,624 shares, the number outstanding during the
periods.


Item 7:  Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
         of Operations 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
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    Cash on hand as of March 31, 1996 is $550,226, an increase of $32,909 from
year end December 31, 1995. During the first quarter of 1996 the operations of
the properties provided cash flow totaling $226,140 which enabled the Trust to
pay a dividend of $.20 per share and reduce the debt by $19,906. Based on the
current cash position and the properties ability to provide operating cash
flow, the Trust expects the properties to fund anticipated capital expenditures

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for the remainder of 1996. The anticipated capital expenditures by property are
as follows:

                                           Other        Leasing
                                          Capital       Capital        Total
                                       ------------  ------------  ------------

Atrium at Alpha                           $  33,000     $ 206,000     $ 239,000
Applied Communications Building                   0             0             0
Franklin Park Distribution Center            15,000        15,000        15,000
                                       ------------  ------------  ------------
                                          $  48,000     $ 221,000     $ 254,000

During the remainder of 1996, approximately $254,000 of capital expenditures
are expected. Other capital at Atrium at Alpha will be expended to carpet and
vinyl the property's halls and corridors.  At Franklin Park Distribution Center
a capital contingency reserve has been set-up. The leasing capital at Atrium at
Alpha includes capital for tenant alterations and lease commissions.


Results of Operations
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    The results of operations for the Trust's properties for the quarters ended
March 31, 1996 and 1995 are detailed in the schedule below. Revenues and
expenses of the Trust are excluded.

                                                   Franklin Park     Applied
                                      Atrium at    Distribution       Comm.    
                                        Alpha          Center        Building
                                    -------------  -------------  -------------

1996
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Revenues                               $  278,437      $ 187,337      $ 255,196
Expenses                                  265,011        146,196        219,149
                                    -------------  -------------  -------------
Net Income                             $   13,426      $  41,141      $  36,047

Depreciation and Amortization              82,975         44,546         47,601
                                    -------------  -------------  -------------
Funds from Operations                  $   96,401      $  85,687      $  83,648
                                    =============  =============  =============

1995
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Revenues                               $ 262,416       $ 184,751      $ 247,109
Expenses                                 225,145         143,567        218,027
                                    -------------  -------------  -------------
Net Income                             $  37,271       $  41,184      $  29,082

Depreciation and Amortization             83,599          44,143         47,601
                                    -------------  -------------  -------------
Funds from Operations                  $ 120,870       $  85,327      $  76,683
                                    =============  =============  =============

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At Atrium at Alpha the operations of the property produced lower net income for
the first quarter of 1996 when compared to first quarter 1995. The decrease in
net income of $23,845 is attributable to an increase in expenses offset by an
increase in revenues. Revenues increased by $16,021 due to increase rental
income which is a direct result of an increase in occupancy when comparing
occupancy at March 31, 1996 to occupancy at March 31, 1995. Operating expenses
for the quarter ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 are $265,011 and $225,145,
respectively, an increase of $39,866. The increase is primarily attributable to
real estate taxes ($25,651), repairs and maintenance ($7,330) and utilities
($3,403). At Franklin Park Distribution Center the operating results for the
first quarter of 1996 were similar to those of the first quarter of 1995. The
net income  at Applied Communications Building increased $6,965 due to an
increase in revenues. The increase in revenues relates to an increase in rental
income which is attributable to rent step-ups for the single tenant user.
Expenses remained relatively flat when comparing March 31, 1996 to March 31,
1995. 

The occupancy levels at the Trust's properties during the first quarter remain
at a high level. These levels can be attributable to the Trust's ability to
renew the properties major tenants as their leases mature. The occupancy levels
at March 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 are as follows:

Property                                                  1996    1995    1994
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Atrium at Alpha                                             99%     94%     89%
Franklin Park Distribution Center                          100%    100%    100%
Applied Communications Building                            100%    100%    100%

The leasing activity at Atrium at Alpha during the first quarter increased
occupancy 1% to 99% as of March 31, 1996. The Trust had an existing tenant
expand into an additional 796 square feet. The building has two major tenants
which lease approximately 23% and 18% of the available space with leases
expiring in May 1999 and July 1996, respectively.  The Trust has reached a
verbal agreement with the tenant whose lease expires in 1996.  The renewal will
be for a period of five years.  The Trust anticipates the lease to be executed
in the second quarter.

Franklin Park Distribution Center currently is fully leased by two tenants. The
larger of the two tenants occupies approximately 57% of the building while the
other occupies approximately 43% of the building. The lease expire in December
1999 and June 1998, respectively.

The Applied Communications Building has a single tenant who occupies the entire
building. The tenant's lease expires August 1999.


1996 Comparisons
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As of March 31, 1996, the Trust's consolidated revenues are $726,473 an
increase of $28,637 when compared to the results of the first quarter ended
March 31, 1995. The increase in revenues is attributable to increases in rental
income. Rental income increased $24,562 when comparing March 31, 1996 to March
31, 1995. The properties that contributed a majority of the increase in rental
income are the Applied Communications Building ($6,999) and Atrium at Alpha
($17,563). The increase at Applied Communications Building is attributable to
rent step-ups for the single tenant user. The increase at Atrium at Alpha is a
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direct result of an increase in occupancy when comparing occupancy at March 31,
1996 to occupancy at March 31, 1995. 

    During the first quarter ended March 31, 1996 consolidated expenses were
$702,196 compared to $661,079 for the first quarter ended March 31, 1995.
Consolidated expenses increased $41,117 or 6.22%. The increase in consolidated
expenses is attributable to an increase in real estate taxes along with an
increase in operating expenses. The increase in real estate taxes can be
attributed to an accrual adjustment made in January to properly state the
property's real estate tax liability.  Operating expenses increased $14,150 or
7.26%. The increase relates to several expense categories and they are as
follows: repairs and maintenance ($5,869), snow removal ($3,515),
administrative costs ($3,265) and cleaning ($2,501).


1995 Comparisons
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As of March 31, 1995 and 1994 consolidated revenues were $697,836 and 694,951,
respectively. On a consolidated basis revenues remained relatively stable,
however, at the property level Franklin Park Distribution Center had an
increase of $9,412 along with an increase at the Applied Communications
Building of $7,232 offset by a decrease at Atrium at Alpha of $12,637. The
increase at Franklin Park Distribution Center relates to increases in rental
revenue and tax recovery income. The rental income increase can be attributed
to the renewal of one of the tenants effective 1-1-95 while the tax recovery
income increased due to an increase in real estate tax expense. At Applied
Communications Building the increase in rental income is attributable to rent
step-ups for the single tenant user. The decrease in revenues at Atrium at
Alpha is attributable to a decrease in escalation income of $49,864 offset by
an increase in rental income of $36,170. The decrease in escalation income is
due to the expiration of a major tenant's lease in May 1994. The rental income
increase directly relates to an increase in occupancy along with slightly
increasing rental rates.

Consolidated expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 1995 and 1994 were
$661,079 and $672,802, respectively. The decrease in consolidated expenses is
attributable to a decrease in interest expense. The remaining expenses remained
relatively stable. The decrease in interest expense relates to the Trust's
refinancing of the first mortgage debt in November 1994. The interest rate
decreased to 8.4%.


Inflation
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The effects of inflation did not have a material impact upon the Trust's
operations in fiscal year 1995 and are not expected to have material impact in
1996.









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                           PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
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         (a) Exhibits

             See Exhibit Index on page 11. 

         (b) Reports on Form 8-K

             None


                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                          NOONEY REALTY TRUST, INC.

Dated: May 14, 1996                       By: /s/ Gregory J. Nooney, Jr.
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                                              Gregory J. Nooney, Jr.
                                              Chief Executive Officer 

                                              /s/ Patricia A. Nooney
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                                              Patricia A. Nooney
                                              President and Treasurer



























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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number   Description
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3.(i)            Articles of Incorporation dated June 12, 1984 are incorporated
                 by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to the Registration Statement on
                 Form S-11 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1933, as
                 amended, (File No. 2-91851)

3.(ii)           Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended, are incorporated by
                 reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Annual Report on
                 Form 10-K, for fiscal year ended December 31, 1987, as filed
                 pursuant to Rule 13a-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of
                 1934, as amended, (File No. 0-13754)

27               Financial Data Schedule (provided for the information of the 
                 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission only)