Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 8, 2026
Average rent in
Carthage, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on October 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Carthage
$787/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Carthage is $787 per month as of October 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,112 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carthage
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carthage rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Carthage, MO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Carthage, MO
Average rent prices in Carthage have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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
Carthage, MO
Rent prices in Carthage vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carthage is $775, whereas a house costs $1,387. 1-bedroom apartments in Carthage run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $575 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $999 |  5% | 35% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | No Change | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $1,425 | 10% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 11% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
North Carthage | $1,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $775 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,387 | 19% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$575
1 bedroom
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
35%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
11%
North Carthage
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Houses
Average rent
$1,387
Last 30 days
19%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Carthage, 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 Carthage, MO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Carthage and Ash Grove by all bedroom counts and property types.
Carthage
59%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carthage, MO is 53% lower than the median rent in Ash Grove, MO.
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14%Discover rentals in Carthage, MO
2d ago
1735 Hazel Ave, Carthage, MO 64836
1–2 beds
1 bath
$360–$450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2037 2027, 2037 S River St, Carthage, MO 64836
2 beds
1 bath
$725–$750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carthage
2 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carthage
5 beds
3 baths
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carthage
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
17h ago
2901 White Rock Rd, Carthage, MO 64836
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,200
Apartment for rent
13h ago
410 W Fir Rd, Carthage, MO 64836
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1803 1803 Grand Ave & 124 E Highland, Carthage, MO 64836
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$800
Apartment for rent
17h ago
2901 White Rock Rd, Carthage, MO 64836
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1803 1803 Grand Ave & 124 E Highland, Carthage, MO 64836
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1735 Hazel Ave, Carthage, MO 64836
1–2 beds
1 bath
$360–$450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2037 2027, 2037 S River St, Carthage, MO 64836
2 beds
1 bath
$725–$750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1803 1803 Grand Ave & 124 E Highland, Carthage, MO 64836
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2037 2027, 2037 S River St, Carthage, MO 64836
2 beds
1 bath
$725–$750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carthage
2 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
Available Oct 2
13h ago
410 W Fir Rd, Carthage, MO 64836
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2037 2027, 2037 S River St, Carthage, MO 64836
2 beds
1 bath
$725–$750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carthage
2 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
Available Oct 2
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Frequently asked questions for Carthage, MO
Quick answers to common questions about the Carthage rental market.
How much is rent in Carthage?
The average rent in Carthage is $787 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carthage?
Average rent prices in Carthage have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Carthage rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carthage is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,112 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carthage?
To comfortably afford rent in Carthage, you'd need to earn approximately $32,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).