Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Ozark, MO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Ozark rent stands today

    Ozark, MO rent rose 9.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,398/month. Renters today are paying $130 more per month on average than last year, extending a recovery from the trough of $1,245/month in November 2025.

  • Ozark sits 26.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value with a total of 54 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Ozark run around $980/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,049/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,028/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,565/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,295/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Ozark

$1,397/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ozark is $1,397 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $502 less per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ozark

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ozark rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 5% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Ozark run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$980

14%

72%

1 bedroom

$1,049

8%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,027

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,565

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,295

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$980

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

72%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,049

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,027

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,565

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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$1,397
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,155
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ozark, MO is 21% higher than the median rent in Battlefield, MO.

Discover rentals in Ozark, MO

21st - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

21st

3201 N 21st St, Ozark, MO 65721

2 beds

1 bath

$750

FIC - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

1d ago

8.3

Very good

FIC

FIC, Ozark, MO 65721

2–3 beds

2 baths

$815–$951

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

Ozark Mountain Crossing Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Ozark Mountain Crossing Apartments

5513 N 12th St, Ozark, MO 65721

2 beds

2 baths

$875

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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 $1,397 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ozark?

Average rent prices in Ozark have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Ozark rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ozark is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $502 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 $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

October offers the best rental deals in Ozark, with rents running about 9% lower than the summer peak in June.

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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