Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Poplar Bluff, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Poplar Bluff

$875/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Poplar Bluff is $875 per month as of June 2026. This is 55% below the national average rent, or $1,075 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Poplar Bluff

8

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff, MO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Poplar Bluff, MO

Average rent prices in Poplar Bluff have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Poplar Bluff, MO

Rent prices in Poplar Bluff vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Poplar Bluff is $800, whereas a house costs $950. 2-bedroom apartments in Poplar Bluff run $850 on average.

Listings

2 bedroom

$900

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,025

26%

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

14%

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

Compare median rent prices in Poplar Bluff and Benton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Poplar Bluff

Median rent price$875
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Poplar Bluff, MO is 3% higher than the median rent in Benton, MO.

Discover rentals in Poplar Bluff, MO

18 On The Bluff - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

18 On The Bluff

505 Oak St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

2 beds

1 bath

$750–$850

Apartment for rent

Black River Mobile Home Park - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Black River Mobile Home Park

2747 Hickman Rd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

3 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Windy Ridge Estates - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Windy Ridge Estates

1067 County Road 467, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$800

Apartment for rent

Northwood Hills 8 plex - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Northwood Hills 8 plex

1909 Westmoor Dr, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Poplar Bluff, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Poplar Bluff rental market.

How much is rent in Poplar Bluff?

The average rent in Poplar Bluff is $875 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Poplar Bluff?

Average rent prices in Poplar Bluff have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Poplar Bluff rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Poplar Bluff is 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,075 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Poplar Bluff?

To comfortably afford rent in Poplar Bluff, you'd need to earn approximately $35,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Poplar Bluff?

Poplar Bluff offers pet-friendly options with 22% of rental listings welcoming furry companions. With an average of 18 listings available monthly, this translates to approximately 4 pet-friendly apartments typically on the market.

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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