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Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO

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Northwest Missouri State University has maintained a prominent focus on student success since its establishment in 1905. In addition to offering 127 undergraduate programs and 40 graduate programs, Northwest provides affordable textbook and laptop rental programs as a true testament to their dedication to student success. NWMSU also values scholarship and lifelong learning, intercultural competence, collaboration, respect and integrity, strategic thinking, and overall excellence.

Situated in northwestern Missouri, NWMSU is convenient to several apartments, houses, and duplexes available for rent within close proximity of campus. Easy access to North Main Street as well as U.S. Routes 71 and 136 makes commuting and traveling from campus simple.

NCAA Division II Bearcat athletics, over 150 student organizations, programs, lectures, and artistic performances all contribute to the vibrant campus atmosphere at Northwest. Nearby Maryville attractions include charming gems like Mozingo Lake, Backyard Vine and Wine, and Nodaway County Historical Society Museum. For big-city amenities, Kansas City is just an hour and a half’s driving distance away.

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Maryville, MO is $584 for one bedroom, $744 for two bedrooms, and $873 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Maryville has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 513 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $584/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 776 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $744/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 977 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $873/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Maryville Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

442 Students

Maryville Middle

Public

Grades K-8

442 Students

Eugene Field Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

318 Students

Eugene Field Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

318 Students

Early Childhood Center

Public

Grades PK-5

120 Students

Maryville Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

442 Students

Maryville Middle

Public

Grades K-8

442 Students

Nw Mo Specl. Ed. Coop.

Public

Grades K-12

Maryville High

Public

Grades 9-12

506 Students

Maryville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

506 Students

Northwest Technical School

Public

Grades 9-12

Nw Mo Specl. Ed. Coop.

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Missouri State Arboretum

Military Bases

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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.