Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Waynesville, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Waynesville

$1,037/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waynesville is $1,037 per month as of July 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $907 less per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waynesville

43

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waynesville rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 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 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 $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Waynesville run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$695

10%

20%

1 bedroom

$680

4%

13%

2 bedroom

$925

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,475

5%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,840

4%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$695

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$680

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,840

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

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$1,037
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waynesville, MO is 36% lower than the median rent in Devils Elbow, MO.

Discover rentals in Waynesville, MO

7655-MF20-E4 - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8

Very good

7655-MF20-E4

612 Historic 66 W, Waynesville, MO 65583

2 beds

1 bath

$695–$750

Apartment for rent

8h ago

8.6

Very good

6751-MF6-E2

722 Hillside Rd, Waynesville, MO 65583

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.6

Very good

6750-MF6-E2

710 Hillside Rd, Waynesville, MO 65583

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

6746-MF6-E2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

6746-MF6-E2

102 Fleetwood Dr, Waynesville, MO 65583

2 beds

2 baths

$795

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 $1,037 per month as of July 18, 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 9% 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 $907 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 $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Waynesville average around $860/month and two-bedrooms approximately $910/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).

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