Truman State University

Kirksville, MO

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Truman State University - Kirksville, MO

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Truman State University, founded in 1867, is renowned as a public university that provides a private school experience at an affordable price. Offering high-quality academic programs that prepare students to make a difference in the world, Truman promotes access and social mobility, fosters excellence, recognizes merit, and encourages students to own their agency.

Located in northeastern Missouri, TSU is accessible to a number of houses and apartments available for rent near campus. Easy access to U.S. 63 allows for simple commutes from farther distances as well.

Truman has an active campus atmosphere, teeming with almost 240 student organizations, NCAA Division II Bulldog athletics, Greek life, intramural sports, theatrical performances, and community service opportunities. Just a few blocks from campus, there are a host of shops, restaurants, cafes, a farmers market, movies, and nightlife in Downtown Kirksville. Thousand Hills State Park is also nearby, boasting plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities. Larger cities like Kansas City, Des Moines, and Saint Louis are within a three-hour drive of TSU—perfect for a weekend getaway.

Rent Trends

As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Kirksville, MO is $529 for one bedroom, $590 for two bedrooms, and $669 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kirksville has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 659 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $529/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 894 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $590/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,008 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $669/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

53

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Ray Miller Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

502 Students

7
out of 10

Kirksville Primary

Public

Grades PK-2

703 Students

Rating Unavailable

William Matthew Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

493 Students

4
out of 10

Kirksville Sr. High

Public

Grades 9-12

808 Students

5
out of 10

Kirksville Area Tech. Center

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kirksville Regional Office and Interpretive Center
  • Thousand Hills State Park

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† 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 2025.