Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Columbia, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Columbia
$1,242/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbia is $1,242 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $707 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbia
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Columbia rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Columbia, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Columbia, IL
Average rent prices in Columbia have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Columbia, IL
Rent prices in Columbia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Columbia is $850, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $825 | 6% |  8% | |
2 bedroom | $875 | 4% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $1,285 | 38% | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,450 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Columbia, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $850 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,250 | 36% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,285
Last 30 days
38%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Columbia, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
36%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbia, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Columbia, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Columbia and Caseyville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Columbia
36%lower than the national median
40%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, IL is 7% higher than the median rent in Caseyville, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,162
32%$1,450
5%$1,100
$995
26%$1,100
70%$1,242
12%$1,550
63%$1,375
34%$1,650
11%$1,097
6%$1,900
24%$1,250
3%Discover rentals in Columbia, IL
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Columbia
418 S Main St, Columbia, IL 62236
1 bed
1 bath
$1,065
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Columbia
418 S Main St, Columbia, IL 62236
1 bed
1 bath
$1,065
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
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Frequently asked questions for Columbia, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Columbia rental market.
How much is rent in Columbia?
The average rent in Columbia is $1,242 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Columbia?
Average rent prices in Columbia have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Columbia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Columbia is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $707 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Columbia?
To comfortably afford rent in Columbia, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).