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Waynesville, MO Area Guide

Uncover history and engage with nature in this small town

Close-Knit Quaint Historic Active Outdoorsy Rural Military-Friendly Scenic

Located in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, the City of Waynesville is the seat of Pulaski County. Waynesville is home to a tight-knit community, touting small-town charm throughout its downtown area and accompanying shops along historic Route 66. Historical and natural amenities abound in Waynesville, with access to the Roubidoux Creek and Spring as well as the Trail of Tears Memorial and Interpretive Walking Tour.

There are plenty of wooded areas to explore near Waynesville as well, from the neighboring Fort Leonard Wood Military Base to the nearby Lake of the Ozarks State Park and Ha Ha Tonka State Park. Should you miss the hustle and bustle of city life, Springfield and Saint Louis are both within a two-hour drive of Waynesville.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Waynesville, MO is $757 for one bedroom, $955 for two bedrooms, and $1,108 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waynesville has increased by 4.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$757/month
677 Sq Ft
House
$1,585/month
1,214 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Waynesville East Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

929 Students

6TH GRADE CENTER

Public

Grades K-8

450 Students

Waynesville Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

865 Students

6TH GRADE CENTER

Public

Grades K-8

450 Students

Waynesville Sr. High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,704 Students

Points of Interest

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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 February 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.