Last updated on May 19, 2026

Average rent in
Missouri State University West Plains, MO

Median rent

Median rent in West Plains

$700/mo

decreased by42%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Plains is $700 per month as of May 2026. This is 64% below the national average rent, or $1,249 less per month.

$0.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Plains

4

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Plains rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Missouri State University West Plains, MO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Missouri State University West Plains, MO

Average rent prices in West Plains have decreased by 42% 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 West Plains, MO

Rent prices in West Plains vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Plains is $950, whereas a house costs $625. 2-bedroom apartments in West Plains run $1,200 on average.

Listings

2 bedroom

$700

-

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last year

34%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Missouri State University West Plains, 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 West Plains, MO

2379 County Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Plains

Rent to Own

2379 County Rd, West Plains, MO 65775

2 beds

1 bath

$550

House for rent

Lone Oak MHP - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Lone Oak MHP

1111 Lanton Rd, West Plains, MO 65775

2 beds

2 baths

$700

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Missouri State University West Plains, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the West Plains rental market.

How much is rent in West Plains?

The average rent in West Plains is $700 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Plains?

Average rent prices in West Plains have decreased by 42% since last year.

How does West Plains rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Plains is 64% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,249 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Plains?

To comfortably afford rent in West Plains, you'd need to earn approximately $28,000/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).