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Rental Market Trends in Rolla, MO

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Rolla, MO is $739/month.

Rent in Rolla is 56% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$739/month

Average Rent

707 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.9%

Change / Year

78

Available Apartments

Rolla rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Rolla average $599 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Rolla average $739 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Rolla average $989 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Rolla average $1,569 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$599/month
240 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$739/month
707 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$989/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,569/month
1,240 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,827/month
142 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Rolla, MO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Rolla, MO

July 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rolla, MO
Percentage*
Rent Range
50% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Rolla is $739, you’ll want to make about $2,463 per month or $29,556 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 Rolla, MO is 5.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Rolla is 11.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $599 - $1,569. You can expect to pay 1.9% more for groceries, 3.5% less for utilities, and 13.5% more for transportation.

City

Rolla, MO

78 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Rolla, 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.

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Apartment Averages

Apartment Communities in Rolla We Think You'll Love

Park Place Senior Apartments

Park Place Senior Apartments

415 Lanning Ln,
Rolla, MO 65401

2 Beds | $473

Blarney Stone Apartments

Blarney Stone Apartments

1804 N Cedar St,
Rolla, MO 65401

2 Beds | $1,000

The Lodges at Rolla

The Lodges at Rolla

1853 White Columns Dr,
Rolla, MO 65401

1 Bed | $650

Rolla Senior Apartments

Rolla Senior Apartments

1101 McCutchen Rd,
Rolla, MO 65401

1-2 Beds | $958 - $1,150

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Rolla?

The average rent in Rolla is $739 per month, which is 55.5% lower than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Rolla?

The average rent for a house in Rolla, MO is $1,827 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Rolla?

Rents in Rolla, MO are increasing, with prices up 0.9% year-over-year and $7 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Rolla?

In Rolla, MO, 50% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Missouri Rolla Rental Trends

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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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