Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Bolivar, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Bolivar

$995/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bolivar is $995 per month as of October 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bolivar

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bolivar rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $775, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Bolivar run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $795.

Listings

Studio

$662

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$700

3%

No Change

2 bedroom

$950

1%

15%

3 bedroom

$1,300

4%

18%

4 bedroom

$1,897

3%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$662

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,897

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

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$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bolivar, MO is 38% lower than the median rent in Battlefield, MO.

Discover rentals in Bolivar, MO

South Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

South Street Apartments

215 W South St, Bolivar, MO 65613

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Mill-South - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Mill-South

1005 S Mill Pl, Bolivar, MO 65613

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Monarch Estates - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

7h ago

8.3

Very good

Monarch Estates

Highway O, Bolivar, MO 65613

3 beds

2 baths

$756

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Fountain Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Fountain Apartments

1009 W Broadway St, Bolivar, MO 65613

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $995 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bolivar?

Average rent prices in Bolivar have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Bolivar rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bolivar is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 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 $40,000/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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