The Lodges at Rolla
1853 White Columns Dr,
Rolla, MO 65401
$650 - $1,350 | 1-2 Beds
Rolla
Rolla, MO
Area Guide
A secluded college town on the edge of central Missouri’s lush wilderness
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Rolla is a small city in central Missouri, located roughly halfway between Saint Louis and Springfield along Interstate 44. The city is perhaps best known as the home of Missouri University of Science and Technology, which serves around 9,000 students from around the world and operates as one of the community’s biggest employers. The Downtown district along Pine Street is just a short walk from campus, providing a diverse mix of shopping, dining, and nightlife catering to the college crowd and locals alike.
The landscape surrounding Rolla is ideal for outdoor exploration, with Fort Leonard Wood and Mark Twain National Forest sitting just outside the city limits and sprawling greenspaces like Southview and Ber Juan Parks just a few blocks away from most neighborhoods.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Rolla, MO is $518 for a studio, $733 for one bedroom, $983 for two bedrooms, and $1,535 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rolla has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$733/month
707 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Rolla, MO is 5.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Rolla is 15.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $518 - $1,535. You can expect to pay 3.1% more for groceries, 4.6% less for utilities, and 13.5% more for transportation.
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Transportation
41
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
40
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-3
482 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-3
470 Students
6
Public
Grades PK-3
431 Students
6
Public
Grades 4-6
837 Students
4
Public
Grades K-12
32 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 7-8
618 Students
5
Public
Grades K-12
32 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 9-12
1,323 Students
4
Public
Grades K-12
32 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 11-12
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 9-12
Rating Unavailable
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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 2025.