20th Place
1920 E 20th St,
Joplin, MO 64804
Call for Rent
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO
An academic landmark of southwest Missouri
Public
•
Suburban
•
Nature
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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Joplin, MO is $711 for a studio, $1,013 for one bedroom, $1,063 for two bedrooms, and $1,155 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Joplin has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
-
Studio
-
537 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$711/month
Average Rent
-
1 BR
-
694 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,013/month
Average Rent
-
2 BR
-
994 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,063/month
Average Rent
-
3 BR
-
1,194 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,155/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Missouri Southern State University
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Missouri Southern State University - Joplin, MO (University) is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Missouri Southern State University - Joplin, MO (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Missouri Southern State University - Joplin, MO (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
434 Students
Public
Grades K-5
532 Students
Public
Grades K-5
497 Students
Public
Grades K-5
245 Students
Public
Grades K-5
244 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
597 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
592 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
596 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
573 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
549 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,288 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,233 Students
Public
Grades K-12
8 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wildcat Glades and Conservation Audubon Center
- George Washington Carver National Monument
Top Apartments Near Missouri Southern State University
Houses Near Missouri Southern State University
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.