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Rental Market Trends in West Plains, MO

What is the average rent in West Plains, MO?

$515/month

Average Rent

646 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in West Plains, MO is $515 per month. This is 68% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in West Plains more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in West Plains, you can expect to pay about $453 per month for a studio, $515 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $719 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$453/month
452 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$515/month
646 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$719/month
530 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 West Plains, MO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $4 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 March 2026
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Rent Ranges in West Plains, MO
Last Updated March 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in West Plains, MO
Percentage*
Rent Range
100% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $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 West Plains, MO?

Because the average rent in West Plains is $515, you’ll want to make about $1,716 per month or $20,592 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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West Plains, MO

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Breckenridge Apartments

Breckenridge Apartments

2400 McFarland Dr,
West Plains, MO 65775

$475 - $825

1-2 Beds

2700 Burke Ave

2700 Burke Ave

2700 Burke Ave,
West Plains, MO 65775

$1,000 - $1,400

2 Beds

The Heights Apartments

The Heights Apartments

2105 Hubert Redburn Dr,
West Plains, MO 65775

$450 - $525

Studio

914 Jackson St

914 Jackson St

914 Jackson St,
West Plains, MO 65775

$1,400 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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