Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Rolla, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Rolla, MO rent slipped 13.2% year over year, with a current median of $825/month. Renters today are paying $67 less per month on average than last year, showing a decrease over the past 12 months.
Compared to national trends
Rolla is 56.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it one of the more accessible rental markets for renters seeking value. The city has 69 total rentals, mostly apartments.
Price ranges
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Rolla run around $699 and $695/month respectively, while 2-bedrooms sit at $895/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,300 and $1,875/month. Apartments make up 71.4% of total rentals, with houses renting at $1,300/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Rolla
$825/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Rolla is $825 per month as of September 2026. This is 57% below the national average rent, or $1,075 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rolla
69
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 6% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $785, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Rolla run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $699 |  7% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $695 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $895 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | 6% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,875 | 15% | 16% |
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 | $785 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,000 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,300 | 12% | No Change | |
Rooms | $585 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$699
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
16%
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
$785
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,000
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$585
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
57%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rolla, MO is 31% lower than the median rent in Devils Elbow, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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49%$1,150
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16%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
19h ago
1706 N Elm St, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1301 N Oak St, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1100 Laguille Ct, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1206 W 9th St, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
1 bath
$725–$795
Apartment for rent
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
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rolla
1003 Hauck Dr #1, Rolla, MO 65401
Studio
0 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
1515 Saint Marias St, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Village Cir, Rolla, MO 65401
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Apartment for rent in Rolla
1529 Saint Marias St, Rolla, MO 65401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1821 White Columns Dr, Rolla, MO 65401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$550–$695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1984 Emily, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
2 baths
$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rolla
1008 N Rolla St Spartan Square - 213 #213, Rolla, MO 65401
Studio
1 bath
$699
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
1d ago
302 W 9th St, Rolla, MO 65401
Studio
1 bath
$699
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
717 Republic Dr, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
607 E 14th St, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2h ago
10485 County Road 3110, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
19h ago
691 Donald Dr, Rolla, MO 65401
4 beds
2 baths
$1,375
Apartment for rent
1d ago
631 Scottsvale Dr, Rolla, MO 65401
2 beds
2 baths
$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
303 N Oak St, Rolla, MO 65401
Studio
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
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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 $825 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rolla?
Average rent prices in Rolla have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does Rolla rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rolla is 57% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,075 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 $33,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rolla?
May offers the best rental deals in Rolla, with prices running roughly 32% lower than December, which sees the highest rents of the year.
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).