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Last updated on November 5, 2026
Average rent in
Columbia, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on November 5, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Columbia rent stands today
Columbia, MO rent rose 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters today are paying $40 more per month on average than last year, with rent now back at the peak level seen in October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Columbia sits 26.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite its smaller inventory of 397 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Columbia run around $1,160/month, 1-bedrooms around $975/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $1,790/month. The bedroom tiers represent the range most renters encounter in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Deerfield Ridge rents fell 46.4% year over year to $1,608/month, and Meadows dropped 45.7% to $1,113/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 3.0% rent increase.
Median rent
Median rent in Columbia
$1,395/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbia is $1,395 per month as of October 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbia
397
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Columbia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Columbia, MO
Average rent prices in Columbia have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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, MO
Rent prices in Columbia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Columbia is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,675. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,159 |  2% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $975 | 7% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,537 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,790 | 2% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aubrun Hills | $1,495 | |
Benton Stephens | $1,375 | |
Cedar Lake | $1,399 | |
Downtown Columbia | $1,359 | |
East Campus | $1,250 | |
El Chaparral | $1,195 | |
Old Shoe Factory District | $1,275 | |
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust | $1,250 | |
University Of Missouri | $1,312 | |
White Gate | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 3% | 4% | |
Condos | $2,100 | 1% | 47% | |
Houses | $1,675 | 6% | 5% | |
Rooms | $1,214 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,159
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,537
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,790
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
East Campus
Average rent
$1,250
Benton Stephens
Average rent
$1,375
Downtown Columbia
Average rent
$1,359
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust
Average rent
$1,250
Aubrun Hills
Average rent
$1,495
University Of Missouri
Average rent
$1,312
White Gate
Average rent
$1,100
Old Shoe Factory District
Average rent
$1,275
Cedar Lake
Average rent
$1,399
El Chaparral
Average rent
$1,195
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
47%
Houses
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,214
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbia, MO, 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, MO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Columbia and Hannibal by all bedroom counts and property types.
Columbia
27%lower than the national median
54%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, MO is 59% higher than the median rent in Hannibal, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$1,270
$950
10%$922
$1,100
16%$850
60%$1,075
35%$1,200
50%$1,100
21%$950
$900
13%$1,000
60%Cost of living in Columbia, MO
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 5% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 2% lower |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 14% lower |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Columbia, MO
2d ago
3904 Buttonwood Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$695–$835
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
111 N Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO 65203
1–2 beds
1 bath
$730–$875
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
754 Demaret Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
740 Demaret Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust house for rent in Columbia
5 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
Old Hawthorne house for rent in Columbia
3 beds
4 baths
$3,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
108 S College Ave, Columbia, MO 65201
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,550–$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Columbia apartment for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
4912 Alpine Ridge Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,649–$1,699
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
915 Locust St, Columbia, MO 65201
Studio
1 bath
$1,449–$1,499
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
15h ago
2309 W Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
1 bed
1 bath
$940–$1,115
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
16h ago
3101 Jenne Hill Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,575–$1,790
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
12h ago
Verified
136 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
4 beds
2 baths
$1,899–$2,049
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
14h ago
Verified
4912 Alpine Ridge Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,649–$1,699
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
915 Locust St, Columbia, MO 65201
Studio
1 bath
$1,449–$1,499
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
13h ago
1804 Sunrise Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
1–3 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
915 Locust St, Columbia, MO 65201
Studio
1 bath
$1,449–$1,499
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
15h ago
2309 W Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
1 bed
1 bath
$940–$1,115
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
1021 Southpark Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1000 Cooper Dr N, Columbia, MO 65201
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,315
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Columbia, MO
Quick answers to common questions about the Columbia rental market.
How much is rent in Columbia?
The average rent in Columbia is $1,395 per month as of October 31, 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 3% since last year.
How does Columbia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Columbia is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Columbia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Columbia are White Gate ($1,100/mo), El Chaparral ($1,195/mo), and East Campus ($1,250/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Columbia?
To comfortably afford rent in Columbia, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Columbia?
January offers the best rental deals in Columbia, with rents running about 16% lower than the peak summer month of July. December is also less competitive with lower overall demand compared to available inventory.
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).