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Highlights

  • Laundry hookups
  • Attached garages or carports

Location

1101 S Willard Ave, Joplin, MO 64801, USA
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Management

Burns Investments LLC

Leasing office

(417) 291-9985

Property Overview

Carolina West offers strong value and convenience, with an 8.6 Zumper expert rating, excellent price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness scores, plus laundry hookups and attached garages or carports. It is also noted as great for working from home thanks to utilities included in rent, a quiet environment, and nearby office supply stores and coworking options.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Carolina West is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Carolina West has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Eco-friendly trash disposal
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$695 /mo2 units available1 bed / 1 bath - Carolina West Apartments – Joplin, MO Welcome to Carolina West, a quiet and well-maintained community conveniently located in the heart of Joplin. Our community offers easy access to schools, shopping, grocery stores, medical offices, parks, and nearby walking trails, making everyday living both comfortable and convenient. Carolina West offers a variety of floor plans, including one- and two-bedroom fourplexes, studios, and townhomes. Select homes feature attached garages or carports, providing convenient parking options. Each unit comes equipped with all major appliances, and laundry hookups are available for your convenience. Residents can also enjoy our beautiful community swimming pool — the perfect place to relax, cool off, and enjoy a summer day. With a convenient location, comfortable floor plans, and desirable community amenities, Carolina West is a great place to call home.

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Outdoor Space

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Lawn Care
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About Carolina West

HomeApartments in Joplin Carolina West

1 bed / 1 bath - Carolina West Apartments – Joplin, MO Welcome to Carolina West, a quiet and well-maintained community conveniently located in the heart of Joplin. Our community offers easy access to schools, shopping, grocery stores, medical offices, parks, and nearby walking trails, making everyday living both comfortable and convenient. Carolina West offers a variety of floor plans, including one- and two-bedroom fourplexes, studios, and townhomes. Select homes feature attached garages or carports, providing convenient parking options. Each unit comes equipped with all major appliances, and laundry hookups are available for your convenience. Residents can also enjoy our beautiful community swimming pool — the perfect place to relax, cool off, and enjoy a summer day. With a convenient location, comfortable floor plans, and desirable community amenities, Carolina West is a great place to call home.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Carolina West is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Carolina West has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Carolina West
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Carolina West offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Carolina West goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including lawn care. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Carolina West receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Carolina West is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Carolina West does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Carolina West is great for:

Work-from-home

  • 1 internet service provider option nearby
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • 1 coworking space or cafe within 1 mile
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Carolina West compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 2.9 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 3.7 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in Joplin

1-bedroom apartments at Carolina West cost about 16% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Joplin.

Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Joplin
A table of studio rental data trends in Joplin
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$525
November 2024$555
December 2024$750
January 2025$550
February 2025$550
April 2025$587
May 2025$580
June 2025$584
July 2025$597
August 2025$594
September 2025$581
October 2025$575
November 2025$575
December 2025$575
January 2026$626
February 2026$575
March 2026$575
April 2026$575
May 2026$575
June 2026$575
July 2026$594
August 2026$587

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$27,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $27,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $695.
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Schools near Carolina West

Joplin Early Childhood Center

2825 s mcclelland blvd

joplin, MO, 64802

PKPublic

Jefferson Elementary School

130 mckinley

joplin, MO, 64802

K-5Public
B-

Early Childhood & Pat Center

625 e fairview

carthage, MO, 64836

PKPublic

Seneca Early Childhood School

14174 hwy 43

seneca, MO, 64865

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Joplin near 1101 S Willard Ave

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Points of interest for 1101 S Willard Ave, Joplin

Groceries

6/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

4/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

5/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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