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Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO

One of the finest institutions of the southern Midwest

Public Rural Small Town

Since opening its doors in 1870, Missouri University of Science and Technology has firmly established itself as one of the region’s best institutions, specializing in engineering, business, mathematics, and science. The university is nationally ranked in several categories, and is recognized as one of the top doctorate-granting engineering programs in the country. The university also puts a high value on the arts: the Leach Center is a popular stage for theater productions, concerts, and other events, and the campus is well known for its sculptures, including a granite reproduction of Stonehenge. The community surrounding Missouri S&T is generally fairly quiet. The nearby Downtown area offers the best selection of dining and nightlife, with watering holes like Sidney’s and Public House Brewing Company serving big crowds on the weekends. Apartments, condos, and houses in Rolla tend to be quite affordable, and living within walking distance of the Missouri S&T campus won’t break the bank. Fort Leonard Wood and Mark Twain National Forest are very close at hand, allowing you to get up close and personal with the state’s natural beauty anytime. With St. Louis just two hours to the northeast, a weekend trip to the city is always close at hand.

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Rolla, MO is $598 for a studio, $737 for one bedroom, $987 for two bedrooms, and $1,566 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rolla has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 240 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $598/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 707 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $737/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,036 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $987/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,240 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,566/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

50 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Harry S. Truman Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

431 Students

Harry S. Truman Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

431 Students

Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

482 Students

Col. John B. Wyman Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

482 Students

Mark Twain Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

470 Students

Rolla Jr. High School

Public

Grades 6-8

618 Students

Rolla Jr. High

Public

Grades 6-8

618 Students

B W Robinson School

Public

Grades K-12

32 Students

Rolla Sr. High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,323 Students

Rolla Sr. High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,323 Students

B W Robinson School

Public

Grades K-12

32 Students

Rolla Technical Center

Public

Grades 9-12

Rolla Technical Inst.

Public

Grades 9-12

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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 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.