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Rental Market Trends in Branson, MO

What is the average rent in Branson, MO?

$903/month

Average Rent

591 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Branson, MO is $903 per month. This is 45% lower than the national average rent of $1,642/month, making renting in Branson more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Branson, you can expect to pay about $731 per month for a studio, $903 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $935 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,111 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$731/month
296 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$903/month
591 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$935/month
915 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,111/month
1,131 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$920/month
351 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,498/month
999 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,783/month
1,436 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,841/month
2,738 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,252/month
703 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,248/month
927 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,464/month
1,164 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Branson, MO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.8%, which averages out to $44 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Branson, MO
Last Updated May 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Branson, MO
Percentage*
Rent Range
16% Below $700/month
53% $700 - $1,000/month
32% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Branson, MO?

Because the average rent in Branson is $903, you’ll want to make about $3,010 per month or $36,120 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Branson, MO is 7.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Branson is 10.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $731 - $1,111. You can expect to pay 5.9% less for groceries, 21.2% less for utilities, and 10.5% less for transportation.

City

Branson, MO

423 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Branson, MO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Branson, MO to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Branson we think you'll love

The Preserve Apartments

The Preserve Apartments

3366 Green Mountain Dr,
Branson, MO 65616

$1,108 - $1,328 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Plato's Cave - Branson

Plato's Cave - Branson

3524 Keeter St,
Branson, MO 65616

$700 - $900

Studio - 1 Bed

Turtle Creek Apartments

Turtle Creek Apartments

159 Turtle Creek Dr,
Branson, MO 65616

$1,000 - $1,200

1-3 Beds

Bee Creek Apartment Homes

Bee Creek Apartment Homes

200 Buzz St,
Branson, MO 65616

$1,190 - $1,385

2-3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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