Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Ozark, MO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Ozark rent stands today

    Ozark, MO rent rose 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,365/month. Renters today are paying $180 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb after a trough of $1,245/month in November 2025.

  • Ozark is 29.1% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Ozark rent for $975/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,075/month, and 2-bedrooms for $995/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,598/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,350/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Ozark climbed 47.7% year over year, a rise well above the citywide increase. This segment's growth contrasts with the overall market's 7.1% rise and shows strong demand for smaller units.

Median rent

Median rent in Ozark

$1,365/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ozark is $1,365 per month as of August 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $560 less per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ozark

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ozark rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Ozark, MO

Average rent prices in Ozark have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Ozark, MO

Rent prices in Ozark vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ozark is $1,145, whereas a house costs $1,640. 1-bedroom apartments in Ozark run $1,145 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$975

No Change

51%

1 bedroom

$1,075

5%

8%

2 bedroom

$995

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,597

2%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,349

4%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$975

Last year

51%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,349

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ozark, 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 Ozark, MO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Ozark and Battlefield by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ozark

Median rent price$1,365
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ozark, MO is 14% lower than the median rent in Battlefield, MO.

Discover rentals in Ozark, MO

21st - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

21st

3201 N 21st St, Ozark, MO 65721

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

737 E Bain St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ozark

2 beds

2 baths

$805

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 17

2045 Southfork Dr #2045 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ozark

SOUTHFORK TERRACE APARTMENTS - 2045

2045 Southfork Dr #2045, Ozark, MO 65721

2 beds

2 baths

$833

Apartment for rent

Available May 4

3221 N 21st St #3221 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Ozark

Ozark - 3221

3221 N 21st St #3221, Ozark, MO 65721

2 beds

1.5 baths

$855

House for rent

Available Jun 8

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Frequently asked questions for Ozark, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Ozark rental market.

How much is rent in Ozark?

The average rent in Ozark is $1,365 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ozark?

Average rent prices in Ozark have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Ozark rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ozark is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $560 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ozark?

To comfortably afford rent in Ozark, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Ozark?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Ozark average around $1,140/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,000/month.

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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