Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Bolivar, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Bolivar

$1,150/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bolivar is $1,150 per month as of September 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bolivar

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bolivar rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Bolivar, MO

Average rent prices in Bolivar have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bolivar, MO

Rent prices in Bolivar vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bolivar is $762, whereas a house costs $1,412. 1-bedroom apartments in Bolivar run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $795.

Listings

Studio

$725

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$700

2%

21%

2 bedroom

$860

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,300

4%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,405

4%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$725

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$860

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,405

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bolivar, MO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bolivar, MO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bolivar and Battlefield by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bolivar

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bolivar, MO is 21% lower than the median rent in Battlefield, MO.

Discover rentals in Bolivar, MO

South Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

South Street Apartments

215 W South St, Bolivar, MO 65613

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Bolivar 17 Plex - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Bolivar 17 Plex

281 N Boston Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Fountain Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.5

Very good

Fountain Apartments

1009 W Broadway St, Bolivar, MO 65613

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Bolivar Heights - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Bolivar Heights

915 W College St, Bolivar, MO 65613

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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Frequently asked questions for Bolivar, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Bolivar rental market.

How much is rent in Bolivar?

The average rent in Bolivar is $1,150 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bolivar?

Average rent prices in Bolivar have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Bolivar rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bolivar is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bolivar?

To comfortably afford rent in Bolivar, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bolivar?

June typically offers the lowest rental prices in Bolivar, running about 29% lower than December, which sees the highest rents of the year. Timing your apartment search for June could help you secure better pricing compared to the winter months.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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