Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Southwest Baptist University, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Bolivar

$1,037/mo

increased by38%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bolivar is $1,037 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $862 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bolivar

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bolivar rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Southwest Baptist University, MO

Average rent prices in Bolivar have increased by 38% 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 $750, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Bolivar run $687 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $795.

Listings

Studio

$600

-

-

1 bedroom

$687

-

-

2 bedroom

$860

-

9%

3 bedroom

$1,447

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,562

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$600

1 bedroom

Average rent

$687

2 bedroom

Average rent

$860

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,447

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,562

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

Bolivar 17 Plex - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Bolivar 17 Plex

281 N Boston Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Fountain Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Fountain Apartments

1009 W Broadway St, Bolivar, MO 65613

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Bolivar Heights - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.8

Very good

Bolivar Heights

915 W College St, Bolivar, MO 65613

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Pike Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Pike Apartments

906 S Pike Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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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 $1,037 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bolivar?

Average rent prices in Bolivar have increased by 38% since last year.

How does Bolivar rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bolivar is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $862 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 $42,000/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).