Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Branson, MO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Branson rent stands today

    Branson, MO rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in rent levels month to month either.

  • Branson sits 38.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with fewer total rentals (91) and generally lower rent levels.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Branson rent for $700/month, 1-bedrooms for $875/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,735/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,700/month. Houses command a median of $1,895/month compared to apartments at $875/month, showing distinct price tiers by property type.

Median rent

Median rent in Branson

$1,200/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Branson is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Branson

91

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same 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 $875, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Branson run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.

Listings

Studio

$700

1%

20%

1 bedroom

$875

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,100

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,735

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,700

1%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,735

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

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 by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Branson, MO is 35% 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 & Services6% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health11% higher
Housing11% lower
Transportation10% lower
Utilities21% lower

Discover rentals in Branson, MO

Rock Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Rock Ridge Apartments

117 Colleen St, Branson, MO 65616

2 beds

2 baths

$689

Apartment for rent

Table Rock Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Table Rock Apartments

407 Judy St, Branson, MO 65616

1–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$895

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Douglas Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Douglas Apartments

400 Judy St, Branson, MO 65616

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Lost Tree 1-2-North - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

Lost Tree 1-2-North

860 Lost Tree Dr, Branson, MO 65616

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$825–$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 11

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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 June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Branson?

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

How does Branson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Branson is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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?

Branson, Missouri 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $890 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $1,100 per month. Both bedroom types saw rent increases from the previous year, with 1-bedrooms rising 2.9% and 2-bedrooms climbing 1.1% year over year.

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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