Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Southwest Baptist University, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Bolivar

$1,000/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bolivar is $1,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $940 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bolivar

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bolivar rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 Southwest Baptist University, MO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Southwest Baptist University, MO

Average rent prices in Bolivar have increased by 21% 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 Southwest Baptist University, MO

Rent prices in Bolivar vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bolivar is $760, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Bolivar run $685 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $872.

Listings

Studio

$600

-

-

1 bedroom

$685

-

5%

2 bedroom

$972

-

13%

3 bedroom

$1,200

-

3%

4 bedroom

$1,662

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$600

1 bedroom

Average rent

$685

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$972

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,662

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University, MO

Fountain Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.3

Very good

Fountain Apartments

1009 W Broadway St, Bolivar, MO 65613

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

Pike Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Pike Apartments

906 S Pike Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Town Colony - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.3

Very good

Town Colony

1623 S Pike Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613

2 beds

2 baths

$950

Apartment for rent

1118 W Fairplay St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bolivar

1118 W Fairplay St #A, Bolivar, MO 65613

3 beds

2 baths

$1,075

House for rent

Available Jun 15

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Frequently asked questions for Southwest Baptist University, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Bolivar rental market.

How much is rent in Bolivar?

The average rent in Bolivar is $1,000 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bolivar?

Average rent prices in Bolivar have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Bolivar rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bolivar is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $940 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bolivar?

To comfortably afford rent in Bolivar, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/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).