Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Branson, MO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Branson, MO rent slipped 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $114 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Branson sits 36.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 91 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Branson rent for $812/month, 1-bedrooms for $900/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,170/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,695/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,698/month. These figures show a wide range of options by bedroom count for renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Branson

$1,200/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Branson is $1,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Branson

91

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Branson 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 Branson, MO

Average rent prices in Branson have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Branson, MO

Rent prices in Branson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Branson is $900, whereas a house costs $1,922. 1-bedroom apartments in Branson run $845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$812

2%

28%

1 bedroom

$900

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,170

No Change

15%

3 bedroom

$1,695

3%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,697

1%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$812

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,170

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,697

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

27%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Branson, 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 Branson, MO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Branson and Bentonville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Branson

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Branson, MO is 33% lower than the median rent in Bentonville, AR.

Cost of living in Branson, MO

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services5% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health5% higher
Housing11% lower
Transportation10% lower
Utilities21% lower

Discover rentals in Branson, MO

117 Colleen St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

117 Colleen St

117 Colleen St, Branson, MO 65616

2 beds

2 baths

$804

1109 Bird Rd #22 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Branson

2BR/1.0BA

1109 Bird Rd #22, Branson, MO 65616

2 beds

1 bath

$875

The Pines located in Branson, MO - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

The Pines located in Branson, MO

404 Neihardt Ave, Branson, MO 65616

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Table Rock Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Table Rock Apartments

407 Judy St, Branson, MO 65616

2 beds

1 bath

$895

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Frequently asked questions for Branson, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Branson rental market.

How much is rent in Branson?

The average rent in Branson is $1,200 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Branson?

Average rent prices in Branson have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Branson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Branson is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Branson?

To comfortably afford rent in Branson, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

July offers the best rental deals in Branson, with rents running 18% lower than January's peak pricing. This seasonal swing means summer months provide better value compared to winter rates.

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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