Rents are 18% below what Branson's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.
Rent by unit size
These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,377 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →
12-month history
Last updated: August 17, 2026
Is your rent fair?
Compare your rent to the local median.
Who lives here
Branson, MO is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Branson, MO has changed in 5 years
On the earnings side, the typical household in Branson, MO now reports about $51,978, up from $45,669 in 2021. Census counts show Branson, MO adding about 238 residents over the five-year window, up 1.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 53.4% to 51.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.9% to 27.6% across the same window.
Discussions about Branson
No discussions yet. Start the conversation.
Can you afford rent in Branson on your salary?
At $1,377/mo, how Branson rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).
Branson rent by bedroom count
Median rent for each apartment size in Branson. Click any size for full breakdown.
Tips for renters in Branson
Last updated: August 17, 2026
The median rent in Branson is $1,377/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $790/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,050/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $800/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,350/mo.
At 32% of local median household income ($51,978/yr), Branson ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.9% over the past year.
Frequently asked questions
Is Branson an affordable city for renters?
How much income do you need to rent in Branson?
Is rent going up or down in Branson?
How does Branson rent compare to other cities in Missouri?
Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Branson?
What percentage of Branson residents rent vs. own?
How does Branson rent compare to the national average?
At $1,377/mo, rent takes ~32% of Branson's median household income ($51,978/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
How does this area stack up?
Pick another city or ZIP to compare.
Estimated from ZIP-level data
Be the first to submit your rent for Branson.
No discussions yet.
