Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Branson, MO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Branson, MO rent rose 14.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $105 more per month on average than last year despite a 4.5% month-over-month decline.

  • Branson is 37.7% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a smaller market with 83 total rentals for those seeking value in the Midwest.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $650/month, 1-bedrooms for $800/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,190/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,650/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,697/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available in Branson, MO.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio and 1-bedroom rents diverged from the citywide trend, falling 18.8% and 8.6% year over year respectively, while 3-bedroom and 4+ bedroom rents rose 3.5% and 2.0%. These shifts show varied demand across bedroom sizes in Branson, MO.

Median rent

Median rent in Branson

$1,200/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Branson is $1,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $725 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Branson

83

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Branson rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $912, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Branson run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $962.

Listings

Studio

$650

1%

19%

1 bedroom

$800

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,190

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,650

7%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,697

4%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,190

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,697

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

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$1,800
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 & Services6% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health11% higher
Housing11% lower
Transportation10% lower
Utilities21% lower

Discover rentals in Branson, MO

Rock Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Rock Ridge Apartments

117 Colleen St, Branson, MO 65616

3 beds

2 baths

$747

Apartment for rent

1033 State Highway F #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Branson

Apartment for rent

1109 Bird Rd #20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Branson

2BR/1.0BA

1109 Bird Rd #20, Branson, MO 65616

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Table Rock Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.6

Very good

Table Rock Apartments

407 Judy St, Branson, MO 65616

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

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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 August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Branson?

Average rent prices in Branson have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $725 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Branson average around $860/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,130/month.

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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