Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 25, 2026
Average rent in
Joplin, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on May 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Joplin, MO rent rose 7.7% year over year to a current median of $1,185/month. Despite this yearly increase, rent slipped 4.0% month over month, with renters paying $31 more per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Joplin sits 39.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters compared to many other metros.
Price ranges
Studios in Joplin rent for $575/month, 1-bedrooms for $775/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,425/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,749/month.
Price ranges
Houses have a median rent of $1,375/month while apartments sit at $950/month, reflecting the city's inventory composition.
Median rent
Median rent in Joplin
$1,185/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Joplin is $1,185 per month as of May 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $765 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Joplin
85
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Joplin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Joplin, MO
Average rent prices in Joplin have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased 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
Joplin, MO
Rent prices in Joplin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Joplin is $950, whereas a house costs $1,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Joplin run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $575 | No Change |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $775 | 8% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,425 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,749 | 3% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
College Skyline | $1,350 | |
Heritage Acres | $1,315 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $950 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,027 | 107% | - | |
Houses | $1,375 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$575
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,749
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
College Skyline
Average rent
$1,350
Heritage Acres
Average rent
$1,315
Apartments
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,027
Last 30 days
107%
Houses
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Joplin, 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 Joplin, MO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Joplin and Battlefield by all bedroom counts and property types.
Joplin
39%lower than the national median
30%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Joplin, MO is 14% lower than the median rent in Battlefield, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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21%$1,995
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1%$1,500
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12%$1,325
68%$1,200
3%$1,195
7%$850
10%$1,595
5%$1,692
7%$1,325
9%Cost of living in Joplin, 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 & Services | 8% lower |
| Groceries | 7% lower |
| Health | 8% lower |
| Housing | 32% lower |
| Transportation | 18% lower |
| Utilities | 10% higher |
Discover rentals in Joplin, MO
2d ago
901 S Sergeant Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Joplin
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2640 E 34th St, Joplin, MO 64804
2 beds
2 baths
$845
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3206 Missouri Pl, Joplin, MO 64804
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Joplin
401 S Virginia Ave #101, Joplin, MO 64801
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Joplin
2610 S Jackson Ave #NA, Joplin, MO 64804
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
$2,400
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Joplin
2 beds
1 bath
$1,780
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Joplin
906 S Main St #201, Joplin, MO 64801
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
120 S Pearl Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
901 S Sergeant Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1002 Goetz Blvd, Joplin, MO 64801
3 beds
2 baths
$1,425
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Joplin
3217 E 12th St #NONE, Joplin, MO 64801
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,600
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
1713 Redbud Dr, Joplin, MO 64801
3 beds
2 baths
$1,425
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1002 Goetz Blvd, Joplin, MO 64801
3 beds
2 baths
$1,425
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Montana Pl, Joplin, MO 64804
3 beds
2 baths
$1,315
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1717 Redbud Dr, Joplin, MO 64801
3 beds
2 baths
$1,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
120 S Pearl Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3206 Missouri Pl, Joplin, MO 64804
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3516 S Range Line Rd, Joplin, MO 64804
1–2 beds
1 bath
$725–$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2640 E 34th St, Joplin, MO 64804
2 beds
2 baths
$845
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Joplin, MO
Quick answers to common questions about the Joplin rental market.
How much is rent in Joplin?
The average rent in Joplin is $1,185 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Joplin?
Average rent prices in Joplin have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Joplin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Joplin is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $765 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Joplin?
To comfortably afford rent in Joplin, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Joplin?
One-bedroom apartments in Joplin, Missouri averaged around $800 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $960 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.
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).