Studio Apartment Rent in Rolla, MO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rolla, Missouri as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $828 and +47% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Rolla
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 Rolla
Compare Rolla'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 (this page) | $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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Rolla.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rolla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Robert, MO | 25.5 mi | $760 | +$80 (+12%) |
| Waynesville, MO | 34.1 mi | $750 | +$70 (+10%) |
| Jefferson City, MO | 53.2 mi | $660 | $-20 (-3%) |
| Washington, MO | 66.3 mi | $840 | +$160 (+24%) |
| Fulton, MO | 66.6 mi | $730 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Columbia, MO | 80.6 mi | $697 | +$17 (+3%) |
| Wentzville, MO | 88.3 mi | $1,070 | +$390 (+57%) |
| Lake Saint Louis, MO | 90.3 mi | $1,230 | +$550 (+81%) |
| O Fallon, MO | 95.2 mi | $1,135 | +$455 (+67%) |
| Ballwin, MO | 96.4 mi | $1,275 | +$595 (+88%) |
| Fenton, MO | 99.4 mi | $950 | +$270 (+40%) |
| Chesterfield, MO | 99.9 mi | $1,280 | +$600 (+88%) |
Studio rent in Rolla — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rolla?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rolla, Missouri is $680 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $828.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rolla?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $27,200 ($2,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rolla expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rolla's studio median of $680 is +47% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rolla rank for studio rent in Missouri?
Among the 69 cities in Missouri with studio data, Rolla ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rolla?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Jefferson City ($660).