How much does it cost to rent in Nixa, MO?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Nixa, MO is $1,634. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Nixa cheaper than other Missouri cities?

Nixa is one of the pricier cities in Missouri, ranking #23 out of 79 cities tracked at $1,634/mo.

When was Nixa rent data last updated?

Nixa rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Nixa, MO?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Nixa, MO at $1,060 per month, which is 35% below the $1,634 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Nixa

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Pop. 24,836·23rd most expensive in Missouri·Nixa rents are up 11.8% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,634/mo

Year-over-Year

+11.8%

Month-over-Month

+4.6%

vs US Median

-$328

Rising (Monthly)

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Nixa · $1,634

More affordable than 67% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

38/100

Overpriced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 6% above what Nixa's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$1,634/mo

Expected by trend

$1,539/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Nixa's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$840

1 BR

$840

2 BR

$1,060

3 BR

$1,460

4 BR+

$1,630

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,060/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,634 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 →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$19,608/yr

At $1,634/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 11.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+11.8% YoY, +4.6% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Nixa, MO is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,836

Median income

$83,385

Median age

37.3

Renters

32.9%

Age distribution

27.6%

20.3%

25.4%

15.1%

Under 1827.6%

18–3420.3%

35–5425.4%

55–6411.6%

65+15.1%

Gender

47.9%

52.1%

Male47.9%

Female52.1%

Race & ethnicity

89.4%

White89.4%

Black1%

Hispanic4%

Asian1.8%

Other3.8%

Education (25+)

21.5%

36.5%

36.7%

No HS diploma5.3%

HS diploma21.5%

Some college36.5%

Bachelor's+36.7%

Housing tenure

67.1%

32.9%

Owner67.1%

Renter32.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Nixa, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,260 → $1,634

up 29.7%

Income

$66,264 → $83,385

up 25.8%

Population

22,925 → 24,836

up 8.3%

Renter share

33.2% → 32.9%

-0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

33.5% → 36.7%

+3.2 pts

Median age

34.8 → 37.3

+2.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Nixa, MO paid around $1,260 a month. That figure now sits near $1,634, up 29.7% from the 2022 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $83,385 today, compared with $66,264 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Nixa, MO adding about 1,911 residents over the five-year window, up 8.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.5% to 36.7% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Nixa on your salary?

At $1,634/mo, how Nixa rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $86,922/yr · Rent = 22.6% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $61,714/yr · Rent = 31.8% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $71,088/yr · Rent = 27.6% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $127,061/yr · Rent = 15.4% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $162,352/yr · Rent = 12.1% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $57,785/yr · Rent = 33.9% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $52,173/yr · Rent = 37.6% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $64,308/yr · Rent = 30.5% income

stretched

By apartment size

Nixa rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Nixa. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Nixa, MO

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Nixa is $1,634/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $840/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,060/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,460/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($83,385/yr), Nixa ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Nixa an affordable city for renters?

Nixa is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,634/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($83,385/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Nixa falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Nixa?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,634/mo in Nixa. The local median household income is $83,385/yr, meaning the typical Nixa household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Nixa?

Rent in Nixa has increased 11.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Nixa rent compare to other cities in Missouri?

Nixa is one of the pricier cities in Missouri for rent, ranking #23 out of 79 tracked cities at $1,634/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Nixa?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Nixa ($1,634/mo): Springfield ($1,222/mo), Republic ($1,395/mo), Rogersville ($1,401/mo).

What percentage of Nixa residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.9% of Nixa households are renters, while 67.1% are owner-occupied. Nixa leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.