Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Waynesville, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Waynesville

$1,025/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waynesville is $1,025 per month as of June 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waynesville

47

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waynesville rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $925, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Waynesville run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$560

No Change

29%

1 bedroom

$697

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$925

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,400

6%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,025

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$560

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$697

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

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$1,025
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,080
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waynesville, MO is 5% lower than the median rent in Devils Elbow, MO.

Discover rentals in Waynesville, MO

7655-MF20-E4 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

7655-MF20-E4

612 Historic 66 W, Waynesville, MO 65583

2 beds

1 bath

$695–$750

Apartment for rent

7640-MF16-E4 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

7640-MF16-E4

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

2 beds

2 baths

$750–$775

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

6751-MF6-E2

722 Hillside Rd, Waynesville, MO 65583

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

7511-MF4-E4 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

7511-MF4-E4

19706 Sackett Ln, Waynesville, MO 65583

3 beds

2 baths

$950

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 $1,025 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waynesville?

Average rent prices in Waynesville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Waynesville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waynesville is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 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 $41,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Waynesville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $820 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $900 per month. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.

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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