Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 9, 2026
Average rent in
Joplin, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on July 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Joplin rent stands today
Joplin, MO rent rose 8.7% year over year, reaching a current median of $1,250/month that matches the market peak. Renters pay $80 more per month than last year, with a 7.1% increase month over month as well.
Compared to national trends
Joplin's median rent is 35.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. With 76 total rentals available, Joplin offers a more accessible market for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $500/month, 1-bedrooms for $800/month, and 2-bedrooms for $975/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,450/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,850/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,425/month, while apartments sit at $960/month, showing clear price tiers by bedroom and property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Joplin
$1,250/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Joplin is $1,250 per month as of July 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Joplin
76
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Joplin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Joplin, MO
Average rent prices in Joplin have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $960, whereas a house costs $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Joplin run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $500 |  6% | 29% | |
1 bedroom | $800 | 6% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $975 | 5% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,450 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,850 | 7% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
College Skyline | $1,250 | |
Heritage Acres | $1,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $960 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $855 | 18% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,425 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
7%
College Skyline
Average rent
$1,250
Heritage Acres
Average rent
$1,400
Apartments
Average rent
$960
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$855
Last 30 days
18%
Houses
Average rent
$1,425
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
36%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Joplin, MO is 19% lower than the median rent in Battlefield, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,542
8%$1,995
9%$1,840
1%$1,400
1%$1,200
28%$1,350
66%$1,425
$1,150
6%$849
5%$1,570
9%$1,695
8%$1,250
3%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 | 6% lower |
| Groceries | 7% lower |
| Health | 5% lower |
| Housing | 39% lower |
| Transportation | 21% lower |
| Utilities | 1% lower |
Discover rentals in Joplin, MO
1d ago
101 N Main St, Joplin, MO 64802
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$750–$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1001 S Saint Louis Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2640 E 34th St, Joplin, MO 64804
2 beds
2 baths
$825
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Countryside Duplexes, Joplin, MO 64804
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Joplin
2520 S Cleveland Ave, Joplin, MO 64804
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
$3,000
Price drop
House 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
4920 E 27th St, Joplin, MO 64801
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Joplin
2 beds
1 bath
$1,780
House for rent
15h ago
Apartment for rent in Joplin
206 N Wall Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
11h ago
514 S Byers Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250–$1,300
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Townhouse for rent in Joplin
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
House for rent
19h ago
Apartment for rent in Joplin
20th And Delaware, Joplin, MO 64804
3 beds
2 baths
$1,315
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Montana Pl, Joplin, MO 64804
3 beds
2 baths
$1,315
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1001 S Saint Louis Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Countryside Duplexes, Joplin, MO 64804
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
125 S Connor Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
3 beds
2 baths
$1,150
Apartment for rent
11h ago
514 S Byers Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250–$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Joplin
4683 Highway 43 Lot 64, Joplin, MO 64804
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1001 S Saint Louis Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Joplin
2520 S Cleveland Ave, Joplin, MO 64804
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
$3,000
Price drop
House 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 $1,250 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Joplin?
Average rent prices in Joplin have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Joplin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Joplin is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $50,000/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).