Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 25, 2026
Average rent in
Carthage, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on May 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Carthage
$1,095/mo
25%vs previous year
The average rent in Carthage is $1,095 per month as of May 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $855 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carthage
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carthage rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carthage, MO
Average rent prices in Carthage have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 $997, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Carthage run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $850 |  1% | 42% | |
2 bedroom | $900 | 5% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $1,332 | 13% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
North Carthage | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $997 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,199 | 51% | - | |
Houses | $1,200 | 17% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
42%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,332
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
North Carthage
Average rent
$1,500
Apartments
Average rent
$997
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
51%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
17%
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
44%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carthage, MO is 33% lower than the median rent in Ash Grove, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,295
$1,500
$850
$800
4%$995
58%$1,200
3%$995
208%$975
24%$1,487
131%$850
10%$1,875
12%Discover rentals in Carthage, MO
3d ago
1735 Hazel Ave, Carthage, MO 64836
1–2 beds
1 bath
$556–$666
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 17
5d+ ago
2901 White Rock Rd, Carthage, MO 64836
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2901 Sandstone Ln, Carthage, MO 64836
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
410 W Fir Rd, Carthage, MO 64836
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2901 Sandstone Ln, Carthage, MO 64836
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1735 Hazel Ave, Carthage, MO 64836
1–2 beds
1 bath
$556–$666
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 17
5d+ ago
2901 White Rock Rd, Carthage, MO 64836
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1735 Hazel Ave, Carthage, MO 64836
1–2 beds
1 bath
$556–$666
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 17
5d+ ago
410 W Fir Rd, Carthage, MO 64836
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2901 Sandstone Ln, Carthage, MO 64836
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2901 White Rock Rd, Carthage, MO 64836
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1735 Hazel Ave, Carthage, MO 64836
1 bed
1 bath
$556
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 17
5d+ ago
410 W Fir Rd, Carthage, MO 64836
2 beds
2 baths
$825
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,095 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carthage?
Average rent prices in Carthage have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.
How does Carthage rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carthage is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $855 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 $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Carthage?
Carthage offers good options for pet owners, with 38% of rental listings welcoming pets. This makes pet-friendly apartments one of the most common amenities in the local rental market, tied with dishwashers for availability.
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).