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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Columbia, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Columbia rent stands today
Columbia, MO rent rose 3.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters today are paying $38 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the peak of $1,425/month reached in August 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 a limited total rental inventory of 370 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Columbia run around $1,419/month, 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms are close at $1,075 and $1,100/month respectively, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,550 and $1,625/month. The inventory is mostly 1 to 3-bedroom units, with studios and 4+ bedrooms less common.
Neighborhood spotlight
Mill Creek Manor rents fell 48.0% year over year to $1,299/month across 20 rentals, marking a sharper decline than the citywide 3.4% rise. University Of Missouri and Old Hawthorne also saw large drops near 44%, contrasting with the overall market trend.
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 September 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
370
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Columbia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Columbia, MO
Average rent prices in Columbia have decreased 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,419 | 16% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,075 | 2% |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 3% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,550 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,625 | 3% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aubrun Hills | $1,495 | |
Benton Stephens | $1,200 | |
Cedar Lake | $1,299 | |
Downtown Columbia | $1,275 | |
East Campus | $1,237 | |
Rockbridge | $1,125 | |
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust | $1,237 | |
University Of Missouri | $1,197 | |
Vanderveen Crossing | $1,550 | |
White Gate | $1,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,099 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,419
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
Downtown Columbia
Average rent
$1,275
Aubrun Hills
Average rent
$1,495
Benton Stephens
Average rent
$1,200
Rockbridge
Average rent
$1,125
White Gate
Average rent
$1,000
East Campus
Average rent
$1,237
Cedar Lake
Average rent
$1,299
University Of Missouri
Average rent
$1,197
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust
Average rent
$1,237
Vanderveen Crossing
Average rent
$1,550
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
6%
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
53%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, MO is 55% higher than the median rent in Hannibal, MO.
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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
754 Demaret Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
740 Demaret Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
924 W Texas Ave, Columbia, MO 65202
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Columbia
734 Demaret Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old Hawthorne apartment for rent in Columbia
3 beds
4 baths
$3,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
East Campus apartment for rent in Columbia
4 beds
4.5 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Benton - Stephens apartment for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
915 Locust St, Columbia, MO 65201
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,389–$1,479
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
2d ago
Verified
4912 Alpine Ridge Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,549–$2,500
Apartment for rent
5h ago
2917 2901, 2905, 2911, 2917 Rollins Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4401 Faurot Dr, Columbia, MO 65203
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,625–$1,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
915 Locust St, Columbia, MO 65201
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,389–$1,479
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
1d ago
Verified
136 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,549–$1,899
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4912 Alpine Ridge Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,549–$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7 Old 63 S, Columbia, MO 65201
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
915 Locust St, Columbia, MO 65201
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,389–$1,479
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
2d ago
Verified
4912 Alpine Ridge Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
4 beds
2 baths
$1,549–$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3101 Jenne Hill Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
4 beds
2 baths
$1,625–$1,690
House for rent
3d ago
1000 Cooper Dr N, Columbia, MO 65201
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,050–$1,315
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 September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Columbia?
Average rent prices in Columbia have decreased 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 ($1,000/mo), Rockbridge ($1,125/mo), and University Of Missouri ($1,197/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).