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Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Rolla, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Rolla, MO rent rose 8.8% year over year, with a current median of $800/month. Renters today are paying $74 more per month on average than last year despite a recent month-over-month decline of 4.8%.
Vs. national rents
Rolla is roughly 2× more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with limited total rentals (66) and lower overall rent levels.
Price ranges
Studios in Rolla rent for $560/month, 1-bedrooms for $650/month, and 2-bedrooms for $925/month. Apartments make up 71.7% of rentals, renting for a median of $797/month compared to $1,398/month for houses.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 3-bedroom segment climbed 42.0% year over year, and 4+ bedroom rents rose 24.6%, both well above the citywide increase. These larger units show stronger rent growth compared to the overall market in Rolla, MO.
Median rent
Median rent in Rolla
$800/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Rolla is $800 per month as of July 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,130 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rolla
66
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rolla rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rolla, MO
Average rent prices in Rolla have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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
Rolla, MO
Rent prices in Rolla vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rolla is $797, whereas a house costs $1,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Rolla run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $560 |  4% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $650 | 1% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $925 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,985 | 2% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $1,875 | 7% | 5% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Rolla, MO.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $797 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,112 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,397 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$560
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,985
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Rolla, MO.
Apartments
Average rent
$797
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,112
Houses
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Rolla, 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 Rolla, MO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Rolla and Devils Elbow by all bedroom counts and property types.
Rolla
59%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rolla, MO is 33% lower than the median rent in Devils Elbow, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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32%$1,250
73%$1,195
11%$799
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18%$1,050
5%$2,100
4%$1,650
34%Cost of living in Rolla, MO
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 9% lower |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | 2% lower |
| Housing | 11% lower |
| Transportation | 14% higher |
| Utilities | 3% lower |
Discover rentals in Rolla, MO
16h ago
1950 Farrar Dr, Rolla, MO 65401
1–3 beds
1 bath
$425–$595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2103 Vienna Rd, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
1 bath
$595
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2d ago
1701 Ashwood Dr, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
1 bath
$695
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2d ago
10485 County Road 3110, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
1 bath
$795
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Rolla
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rolla
3 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rolla
3 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
9h ago
1515 Saint Marias St, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Village Cir, Rolla, MO 65401
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1950 Farrar Dr, Rolla, MO 65401
1–3 beds
1 bath
$425–$595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1301 High St, Rolla, MO 65401
1 bed
1 bath
$525
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2d ago
708 E 6th St, Rolla, MO 65401
1 bed
1 bath
$515
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15h ago
717 Republic Dr, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
1 bath
$895
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1d ago
607 E 14th St, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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15h ago
2020 Forum Dr, Rolla, MO 65401
1 bed
1 bath
$525
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1h ago
1691 Martin Springs Dr, Rolla, MO 65401
1 bed
1 bath
$595
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1h ago
1691 Martin Springs Dr, Rolla, MO 65401
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
1h ago
820 Innsbrook Dr, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1318 Truman Ave, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1301 High St, Rolla, MO 65401
1 bed
1 bath
$525
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Frequently asked questions for Rolla, MO
Quick answers to common questions about the Rolla rental market.
How much is rent in Rolla?
The average rent in Rolla is $800 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rolla?
Average rent prices in Rolla have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Rolla rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rolla is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,130 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rolla?
To comfortably afford rent in Rolla, you'd need to earn approximately $32,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rolla?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Rolla average around $640/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,070/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).