Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Columbia, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Columbia
$1,200/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbia is $1,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbia
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $765, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $725 |  3% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 37% | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,850 | 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 | $765 | 41% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | 1% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
37%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
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
$765
Last 30 days
41%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
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
37%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, IL is 9% higher than the median rent in Caseyville, IL.
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18%Discover rentals in Columbia, IL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
9 Norman Dr, Columbia, IL 62236
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
9 Norman Dr, Columbia, IL 62236
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
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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 $1,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Columbia?
Average rent prices in Columbia have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Columbia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Columbia is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $48,000/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).