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Warrensburg, MO

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Unwind in the Home of Man’s Best Friend

Welcoming Historic Dynamic Growing Family-Friendly Close-Knit Active

Located in west central Missouri, Warrensburg is known as the “Home of Man’s Best Friend” since the phrase was coined during a court trial in 1870 over a slain local dog named Old Drum. Warrensburg honors the legend of Old Drum with a statue in front of the Warrensburg courthouse as well as the Old Drum Dog Fest, which celebrates dogs and their best friends.

Home to the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg offers residents a blend of big-city culture and small-town comfort. A host of beautiful parks, award-winning restaurants, unique shopping experiences, and a thriving historic downtown provides Warrensburg residents with a wide variety of things to do in town. Access to U.S. 50 and an Amtrak station allows for simple commutes and travels from Warrensburg. The hustle and bustle of Kansas City is just an hour’s drive away as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Warrensburg, MO is $577 for a studio, $652 for one bedroom, $760 for two bedrooms, and $1,096 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Warrensburg has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$652/month
597 Sq Ft
House
$1,820/month
1,383 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,350/month
1,380 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Warrensburg, MO

Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

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

Martin Warren Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

380 Students

5
out of 10

Sterling Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

389 Students

4
out of 10

Ridge View Elementary

Public

Grades PK-2

462 Students

Rating Unavailable

Maple Grove Elementary

Public

Grades PK-2

440 Students

Rating Unavailable

Warrensburg Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

722 Students

4
out of 10

Warrensburg High

Public

Grades 9-12

992 Students

5
out of 10

Gateway Educational Center

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Knob Noster State Park

Military Bases

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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.