20th Place
1920 E 20th St,
Joplin, MO 64804
1-3 Beds | $950 - $1,550
Rental Market Trends in Joplin, MO
What is the average rent in Joplin, MO?
$931/month
Average Rent
694 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Joplin, MO is $931 per month. This is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,553/month, making renting in Joplin more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Joplin, you can expect to pay about $656 per month for a studio, $931 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $996 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,119 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Joplin, MO?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $10 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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2024
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Rent Ranges in Joplin, MO
Last Updated January 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
32%
Below $700/month
43%
$700 - $1,000/month
18%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Joplin?
Based on current rent prices, Missouri South Area is the most affordable neighborhood in Joplin.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Joplin?
Based on current rent prices, Missouri South Area is the most expensive neighborhood in Joplin.
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Which Joplin neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Joplin with the most apartments available is Missouri South Area .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Joplin, MO?
Because the average rent in Joplin is $931, you’ll want to make about $3,103 per month or $37,236 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.
How does Joplin, MO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Joplin, 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.
Studio
$571/month
$571/month
One Bedroom
$762/month
$762/month
Two Bedroom
$874/month
$874/month
Three Bedroom
$1,214/month
$1,214/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.