Studio Apartment Rent in Ozark, MO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ozark, Missouri as of July 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $1,467 and +34% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ozark
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 Ozark
Compare Ozark'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 | $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
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Ozark.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ozark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixa, MO | 8.7 mi | $840 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Springfield, MO | 15.7 mi | $793 | $-57 (-7%) |
| Branson, MO | 21.8 mi | $790 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Republic, MO | 23.2 mi | $910 | +$60 (+7%) |
| Bolivar, MO | 46.9 mi | $690 | $-160 (-19%) |
| Pea Ridge, AR | 72 mi | $1,280 | +$430 (+51%) |
| Mountain Home, AR | 72 mi | $720 | $-130 (-15%) |
| Rogers, AR | 74.6 mi | $885 | +$35 (+4%) |
| Bella Vista, AR | 81 mi | $965 | +$115 (+14%) |
| Bentonville, AR | 84.5 mi | $970 | +$120 (+14%) |
| Springdale, AR | 85.2 mi | $845 | $-5 (-1%) |
| Centerton, AR | 86.1 mi | $1,070 | +$220 (+26%) |
Studio rent in Ozark — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ozark?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ozark, Missouri is $850 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $1,467.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ozark?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,000 ($2,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ozark expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ozark's studio median of $850 is +34% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ozark rank for studio rent in Missouri?
Among the 69 cities in Missouri with studio data, Ozark ranks #19 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ozark?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Nixa ($840), Springfield ($793), Branson ($790).