Rent in Joplin, MO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$947$11,364 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,153 (+21.8%)How much rent can you afford in Joplin, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Joplin, MO by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $9,120 | $30,400 | $14.62/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $765 | $9,180 | $30,600 | $14.71/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $947 | $11,364 | $37,880 | $18.21/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,237 | $14,844 | $49,480 | $23.79/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,285 | $15,420 | $51,400 | $24.71/hr |
Living and working in Joplin, MO
Rent in Joplin, MO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Joplin, MO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,153 for a two-bedroom, up 21.8% from $947. A one-bedroom goes from $765 to $910, a studio from $760 to $904.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Joplin, MO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $765 for a one-bedroom and $947 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,364 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Joplin, MO?
To keep a $947 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.21 an hour, or $37,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $765 takes $14.71 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Joplin, MO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $760, one bedroom $765, two $947, three $1,237 and four $1,285 a month.
Is rent affordable in Joplin, MO?
For the typical household, earning $52,097 a year ($4,341 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $947 takes 21.8% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($947 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.21 an hour.