Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Waynesville, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Waynesville

$1,140/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waynesville is $1,140 per month as of August 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $770 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waynesville

47

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waynesville rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Waynesville, MO

Average rent prices in Waynesville have increased by 10% 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 Waynesville, MO

Rent prices in Waynesville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waynesville is $997, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Waynesville run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$560

4%

29%

1 bedroom

$700

5%

16%

2 bedroom

$925

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,650

5%

17%

4 bedroom

$1,850

5%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$560

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Waynesville and Devils Elbow by all bedroom counts and property types.

Waynesville

Median rent price$1,140
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waynesville, MO is 1% lower than the median rent in Devils Elbow, MO.

Discover rentals in Waynesville, MO

7655-MF20-E4 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

7655-MF20-E4

612 Historic 66 W, Waynesville, MO 65583

2 beds

1 bath

$695–$750

Apartment for rent

7640-MF16-GP4 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

7640-MF16-GP4

150 150 - 180 Shannon Valley Way, Waynesville, MO 65583

2 beds

2 baths

$750

Apartment for rent

116 Elliott Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

116 Elliott Dr

116 Elliott Dr, Waynesville, MO 65583

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

6746-MF6-E2 - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.6

Very good

6746-MF6-E2

102 Fleetwood Dr, Waynesville, MO 65583

2 beds

2 baths

$825

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Waynesville, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Waynesville rental market.

How much is rent in Waynesville?

The average rent in Waynesville is $1,140 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waynesville?

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

How does Waynesville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waynesville is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $770 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Waynesville?

To comfortably afford rent in Waynesville, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best rental deals in Waynesville, with rents running about 10% lower than the peak month of August.

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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