Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Missouri State University, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Willard

$1,181/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Willard is $1,181 per month as of September 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $719 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Willard

414

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Willard rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Missouri State University, MO

Average rent prices in Willard have increased by 6% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Missouri State University, MO

Rent prices in Willard vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Willard is $1,080, whereas a house costs $1,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Willard run $985 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,245.

Listings

Studio

$895

-

29%

1 bedroom

$975

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,100

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,475

-

3%

4 bedroom

$1,965

-

17%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,965

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Missouri State University, 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.

Discover rentals in Missouri State University, MO

Walnut Quads - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.4

Very good

Walnut Quads

450 E Walnut St, Springfield, MO 65806

1 bed

1 bath

$495

Bear Paw Commons - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Bear Paw Commons

405 E Madison St, Springfield, MO 65806

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$499–$599

1246 E Norton Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

1246 E Norton Rd

1246 E Norton Rd, Springfield, MO 65803

1–2 beds

1 bath

$595–$745

Wynnewood South Apartments, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.4

Very good

Wynnewood South Apartments, LLC

1868 S Ingram Mill Rd, Springfield, MO 65804

2 beds

1 bath

$625

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Frequently asked questions for Missouri State University, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Willard rental market.

How much is rent in Willard?

The average rent in Willard is $1,181 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Willard?

Average rent prices in Willard have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Willard rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Willard is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $719 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Willard?

To comfortably afford rent in Willard, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/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).

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