Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Bolivar, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Bolivar

$995/mo

increased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bolivar is $995 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $955 less per month.

$1.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bolivar

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bolivar rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 24% 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 $872, whereas a house costs $1,512. 1-bedroom apartments in Bolivar run $625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $795.

Listings

1 bedroom

$950

No Change

30%

2 bedroom

$972

2%

23%

3 bedroom

$950

4%

17%

4 bedroom

$1,975

11%

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

30%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$972

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

13%

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 by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,062
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bolivar, MO is 6% lower than the median rent in Battlefield, MO.

Discover rentals in Bolivar, MO

S0158-MF20-E1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

S0158-MF20-E1

321 W Walnut St, Bolivar, MO 65613

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

1515 S Canton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bolivar

Duplex Bolivar, 2 bed , 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage

1515 S Canton Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613

2 beds

2 baths

$950

Condo for rent

Available Jun 20

1118 W Fairplay St #A - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Bolivar

3 beds

2 baths

$1,150

House for rent

Available Jul 1

Morgan St. Duplex - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Morgan St. Duplex

640 640 - 642 Morgan St., Bolivar, MO 65613

3 beds

2 baths

$1,250

Apartment for rent

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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 June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bolivar?

Average rent prices in Bolivar have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.

How does Bolivar rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bolivar is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 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?

Bolivar's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $670 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $820 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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