20th Place
1920 E 20th St,
Joplin, MO 64804
$975 - $1,575
1-3 Beds
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO
Missouri Southern State University - Joplin, MO
Area Guide
An academic landmark of southwest Missouri
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Serving around 6,000 students from its campus in the southwest corner of the state, Missouri Southern State University has built a reputation as one of the region’s finest institutions of choice. Campus facilities like the Thomas E. Taylor Performing Arts Center and Fred G. Hughes Stadium serve as popular venues for both the university community and the Joplin community at large. Just off the southwest corner of campus, Northpark Mall anchors a cluster of shopping centers with the local multiplex movie theater nearby as well. Downtown Joplin sits three miles to the west, making it easy to hop over to Main Street to check out the city’s vibrant dining and nightlife scene. Several residential neighborhoods can be found within a short walk of the MSSU campus, with local rental rates for apartments, condos, and houses tending to be quite affordable in the area. Joplin’s location in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains puts you easily within reach of the region’s stunning natural landscape, allowing you to get outdoors for hiking, camping, and mountain biking anytime.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Joplin, MO is $691 for a studio, $988 for one bedroom, $1,064 for two bedrooms, and $1,137 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Joplin has increased by 5.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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535 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$691/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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694 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$988/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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994 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,064/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,194 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,137/month
Average Rent
Transportation
41
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
39
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
527 Students
Public
Grades K-5
497 Students
Public
Grades K-5
244 Students
Public
Grades K-5
192 Students
Public
Grades K-5
310 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
597 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
573 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
517 Students
Public
Grades K-12
8 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,233 Students
Public
Grades K-12
8 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Wildcat Glades and Conservation Audubon Center
- George Washington Carver National Monument
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