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136 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool
4 beds
2 baths
$1,729
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5d+ ago
Verified
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,699–$1,749
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1h ago
1200 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500–$2,650
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1d ago
4 beds
2 baths
$2,800
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1d ago
4401 Faurot Dr, Columbia, MO 65203
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Residents lounge
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$1,700
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2d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$2,375
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2d ago
1000 Cooper Dr N, Columbia, MO 65201
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Swimming pool
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,045–$1,290
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5d+ ago
1626 University Ave, Columbia, MO 65201
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$850
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Dishwasher
Swimming Pool
In-Unit Laundry
Garage Parking
5d+ ago
1312,1314 White Oak Ln, Columbia, MO 65203
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
3 beds
3 baths
$1,700
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2 baths
$2,295
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
5 beds
4 baths
$4,000
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5d+ ago
Downtown Columbia apartment for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2 baths
$3,140
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5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
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Available Jun 1
36m ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$3,060
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Available May 14
46m ago
2409 Northampton Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Dishwasher
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
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1h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,245
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2h ago
House for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,100
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2h ago
Meadowvale apartment for rent in Columbia
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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2h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,100
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2h ago
3101 Jenne Hill Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Walk-in closets
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,380–$1,690
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3h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
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3h ago
5301 Currituck Ln, Columbia, MO 65202
Garage parking | Dishwasher | Microwave
4 beds
3 baths
$1,495
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3h ago
4 beds
3 baths
$1,950
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3h ago
4 beds
3 baths
$1,950
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5h ago
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,995
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6h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$925–$1,075
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7h ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
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8h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
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8h ago
3–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$1,400
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10h ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,575
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18h ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
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19h ago
4012 Arctic Fox Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
Garage parking | Dishwasher | Microwave
4 beds
3 baths
$1,695
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19h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$810
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20h ago
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5309 Makana Ln, Columbia, MO 65203
High ceilings
3 beds
2 baths
$2,595
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21h ago
1–3 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,300
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21h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$900
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21h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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21h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
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22h ago
3205 Mexico Gravel Rd, Columbia, MO 65202
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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22h ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
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23h ago
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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23h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
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23h ago
4 beds
3 baths
$1,495
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23h ago
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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23h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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1d ago
409 Brewer Dr, Columbia, MO 65203
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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1d ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$850–$900
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1d ago
1–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,250
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Columbia, MO, is often described by residents as a lively college town with plenty of cultural events and dining options. People appreciate the access to outdoor activities like trails and parks, along with a vibrant arts scene. Frequent mentions highlight the strong sense of local pride and the diversity of eateries, especially around the University of Missouri. However, some renters express concerns about rising rental prices and the limited availability of affordable housing, which can make finding a suitable place a challenge.
Columbia's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. These figures represent increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms up 6.7% and two-bedrooms rising 7.3%.
Rents in Columbia, MO are on the rise, with a significant year-over-year increase of 17.99% in average monthly rent.
Columbia's rental market shows a 16% price difference between peak and off-peak months, with January offering the lowest rents of the year. July represents the most expensive and competitive period with the highest demand relative to available inventory, making winter months like January ideal for securing lower prices.
Columbia's most vibrant neighborhoods include Douglass Park, North Central Columbia, Grasslands, and Downtown Columbia, which offer high walk scores, strong transit access, and active restaurant scenes. These areas provide the neighborhood density and street infrastructure that create thriving community hubs for social connectivity.
East Campus offers one-bedroom apartments for around $880 per month, 13% below the city median, while Tenth Hitt Elm Locust provides rentals at around $850 monthly, 15% below median. Rockbridge also presents affordable options with median rents around $1,020, making these neighborhoods ideal for budget-focused renters.
Columbia welcomes pets with 66% of rental listings offering pet-friendly policies. Country Club Estates, Parkade, Vanderveen Crossing, and College Park provide the best options for pet owners, featuring outdoor spaces, dog parks, pet-safe windows, specialized flooring, and amenities like pet waste stations and grooming facilities.
Columbia rentals rarely include utilities, with only 34 total listings offering utilities included, representing just 0.05% of available apartments. One-bedroom apartments show the highest rate at 0.20% of listings, while studios, two-bedrooms, and three-bedrooms each have minimal utility-included options.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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