Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Average rent in
Columbia, MO

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, MO is $1,350. This is -31%, or $595, lower than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,350

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

270

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, MO is $1,350. This is -31%, or $595, lower than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
60%
28%
6%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

53%
47%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Columbia, MO

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, MO have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Columbia, MO

The monthly rent for an apartment in Columbia, MO is $1,230. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MO costs about $1,085 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,055. Houses for rent in Columbia, MO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,575.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,127

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$1,072

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,525

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,595

2%

32%

Studio

$650

2%

41%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,127

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,072

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

32%

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.

Compare rent prices in Columbia, MO to other cities

Median rent prices in Columbia, MO for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Hannibal, MO.

Columbia

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$900
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, MO is 50% higher than the median rent in Hannibal, MO.

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Cost of living in
Columbia, MO

The overall cost of living in Columbia, MO is 10% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

6% lower

Groceries

4% lower

Health

1% lower

Housing

20% lower

Transportation

15% lower

Utilities

3% lower

Apartments for rent in Columbia

Discover rentals in Columbia, MO

924 W Texas Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

924 W Texas Ave

924 W Texas Ave, Columbia, MO 65202

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

514 S William St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Campus house for rent in Columbia

514 S. William - A

514 S William St #1, Columbia, MO 65201

5 beds

2 baths

$700

House for rent

Available Aug 1

106 Oak St - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.2

Very good

106 Oak St

106 Oak St, Columbia, MO 65203

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

7241 E Sunny Vale Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

7241 E Sunny Vale Dr

7241 E Sunny Vale Dr, Columbia, MO 65201

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Woodlake - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

47m ago

8.9

Very good

Woodlake

2609 Eastwood Dr, Columbia, MO 65202

2 beds

1 bath

$832–$1,411

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

4357 W Bellview - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

4357 W Bellview

4357 W Bellview Dr, Columbia, MO 65203

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

4813-4815 Moniteau Court - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

4813-4815 Moniteau Court

4813 Moniteau Ct, Columbia, MO 65202

3 beds

2 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

Meadowvale Ct. 2100 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Meadowvale Ct. 2100

2100 Meadowvale Ct, Columbia, MO 65202

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent