Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Rolla, MO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Rolla, MO rent has slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $795/month. This is $15 less per month than last year, a negligible change in the market.

  • Rolla sits 58.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it one of the more accessible smaller metros for renters seeking value. The market offers 74 total rentals, mostly apartments.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Rolla rent for $699/month, 1-bedrooms for $638/month, and 2-bedrooms for $875/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,395/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Rolla

$795/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rolla is $795 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% below the national average rent, or $1,105 less per month.

$4.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rolla

74

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rolla rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Rolla, MO

Average rent prices in Rolla have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $750, whereas a house costs $1,272. 1-bedroom apartments in Rolla run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$699

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$637

10%

9%

2 bedroom

$875

2%

27%

3 bedroom

$1,395

4%

29%

4 bedroom

$2,000

155%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$699

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$637

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

155%

Last year

6%

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

Median rent price$795
decreased by58%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,125
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rolla, MO is 29% lower than the median rent in Devils Elbow, MO.

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 & Services11% lower
Groceries8% higher
Health5% lower
Housing12% lower
Transportation24% higher
Utilities6% lower

Discover rentals in Rolla, MO

2090-MF80-E5 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

2090-MF80-E5

1821 White Columns Dr, Rolla, MO 65401

1–2 beds

1 bath

$625–$695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

2h ago

8.6

Very good

1343-MF18-E2

1206 W 9th St, Rolla, MO 65401

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2049-MF20-GP5 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

2049-MF20-GP5

1300 N Oak St, Rolla, MO 65401

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

1d ago

8.8

Very good

1717-MF6-E2

2207 Vichy Rd, Rolla, MO 65401

2 beds

2 baths

$695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $795 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rolla?

Average rent prices in Rolla have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Rolla rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rolla is 58% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,105 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?

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).

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