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Rental Market Trends in Waynesville, MO

What is the average rent in Waynesville, MO?

$757/month

Average Rent

677 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Waynesville, MO is $757 per month. This is 54% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Waynesville more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Waynesville, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $757 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $962 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
One Bedroom
$757/month
677 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$962/month
1,054 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,111/month
1,316 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,605/month
1,354 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Waynesville, MO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.9%, which averages out to $37 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 April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Waynesville, MO
Last Updated April 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Waynesville, MO
Percentage*
Rent Range
50% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $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 Waynesville, MO?

Because the average rent in Waynesville is $757, you’ll want to make about $2,523 per month or $30,276 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.

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Waynesville, MO

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Apartment Averages

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Pointe at Waynesville

Pointe at Waynesville

20380 Spice Dr,
Waynesville, MO 65583

$825 - $1,495

1-3 Beds

26311 Samantha Ln

26311 Samantha Ln

26311 Samantha Ln,
Waynesville, MO 65583

$1,100

3 Beds

110 Sierra Cir

110 Sierra Cir

110 Sierra Cir,
Waynesville, MO 65583

$1,795 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

20601 Sedalia Rd

20601 Sedalia Rd

20601 Sedalia Rd,
Waynesville, MO 65583

$1,300

3 Beds

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United States Missouri Waynesville 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 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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