Studio Apartment Rent in Bolivar, MO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bolivar, Missouri as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $1,043 and +47% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Bolivar
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bolivar
Compare Bolivar's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Missouri
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirksville | $610 |
| 2 | Jefferson City | $660 |
| 3 | Rolla | $680 |
| 4 | Bolivar (this page) | $690 |
| 5 | Columbia | $697 |
| 6 | Sedalia | $700 |
| 7 | Fulton | $730 |
| 8 | Cape Girardeau | $750 |
| 9 | Waynesville | $750 |
| 10 | Saint Robert | $760 |
| 11 | Knob Noster | $780 |
| 12 | Branson | $790 |
| 13 | Springfield | $793 |
| 14 | Joplin | $835 |
| 15 | Jennings | $840 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Missouri
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton | $1,360 |
| 2 | Brentwood | $1,300 |
| 3 | Creve Coeur | $1,280 |
| 4 | Chesterfield | $1,280 |
| 5 | Ballwin | $1,275 |
| 6 | Raymore | $1,230 |
| 7 | Lake Saint Louis | $1,230 |
| 8 | Lees Summit | $1,224 |
| 9 | Grain Valley | $1,170 |
| 10 | Belton | $1,160 |
| 11 | Kirkwood | $1,140 |
| 12 | O Fallon | $1,135 |
| 13 | Olivette | $1,130 |
| 14 | Saint Charles | $1,123 |
| 15 | Mehlville | $1,122 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Bolivar.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bolivar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MO | 31.5 mi | $793 | +$103 (+15%) |
| Republic, MO | 35.2 mi | $910 | +$220 (+32%) |
| Nixa, MO | 41.4 mi | $840 | +$150 (+22%) |
| Ozark, MO | 46.9 mi | $850 | +$160 (+23%) |
| Branson, MO | 67.5 mi | $790 | +$100 (+14%) |
| Sedalia, MO | 74.2 mi | $700 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Waynesville, MO | 79.7 mi | $750 | +$60 (+9%) |
| Knob Noster, MO | 80.7 mi | $780 | +$90 (+13%) |
| Webb City, MO | 80.9 mi | $880 | +$190 (+28%) |
| Warrensburg, MO | 83 mi | $890 | +$200 (+29%) |
| Joplin, MO | 86 mi | $835 | +$145 (+21%) |
| Saint Robert, MO | 88.3 mi | $760 | +$70 (+10%) |
Studio rent in Bolivar — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bolivar?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bolivar, Missouri is $690 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $1,043.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bolivar?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $27,600 ($2,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bolivar expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bolivar's studio median of $690 is +47% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bolivar rank for studio rent in Missouri?
Among the 69 cities in Missouri with studio data, Bolivar ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bolivar?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Bolivar.