Last updated on November 9, 2026

Average rent in
University of Missouri, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Columbia

$1,425/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Columbia is $1,425 per month as of November 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Columbia

397

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Columbia rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Missouri, MO

Average rent prices in Columbia have increased by 19% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in University of Missouri, 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 $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$875

-

21%

1 bedroom

$950

-

12%

2 bedroom

$1,200

-

11%

3 bedroom

$1,575

-

3%

4 bedroom

$1,762

-

7%

Studio

Average rent

$875

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,762

Last year

7%

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 University of Missouri, MO.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

9%

Condos

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

20%

Houses

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

37%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,229

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Missouri, 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.

Discover rentals in University of Missouri, MO

1403 Hinkson - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1403 Hinkson

1403 Hinkson Ave, Columbia, MO 65201

1 bed

1 bath

$675

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.
The Lyfe @ Missouri - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

The Lyfe @ Missouri

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.
Ash Street Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.2

Very good

Ash Street Place Apartments

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.
1609 Windsor - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1609 Windsor

1609 Windsor St, Columbia, MO 65201

1 bed

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.
5910 Screaming Eagle Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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.
108 S College Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

108 S College Ave

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.
103 N Garth Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbia

3 beds

2 baths

$2,950

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.
201 Wheaton Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbia

3 beds

2 baths

$2,800

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.
Cross Creek Villas - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Cross Creek Villas

4912 Alpine Ridge Dr, Columbia, MO 65202

3–4 beds

2 baths

$1,649

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.

Call

Student | Rise on 9th - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Student housing

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Student | Rise on 9th

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.

Call

The Flats at Westbury - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

7.9

Very good

The Flats at Westbury

4401 Faurot Dr, Columbia, MO 65203

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,575–$1,725

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.
The View on Fairview - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

The View on Fairview

2917 2901, 2905, 2911, 2917 Rollins Rd, Columbia, MO 65203

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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.
Cross Creek Villas - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Cross Creek Villas

4912 Alpine Ridge Dr, Columbia, MO 65202

3–4 beds

2 baths

$1,649

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.

Call

The Falls of Columbia - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

The Falls of Columbia

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.

Call

Student | Rise on 9th - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Student housing

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Student | Rise on 9th

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.

Call

Athens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Athens Apartments

821 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$825–$1,300

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.
Cross Creek Villas - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Cross Creek Villas

4912 Alpine Ridge Dr, Columbia, MO 65202

4 beds

2 baths

$1,649

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.

Call

Student | Rise on 9th - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Student housing

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Student | Rise on 9th

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.

Call

Jenne Hill Townhomes & Seasons Brook Estates - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Jenne Hill Townhomes & Seasons Brook Estates

3101 Jenne Hill Dr, Columbia, MO 65202

4 beds

2 baths

$1,665–$1,790

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
1909 Waverly Ct - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

1909 Waverly Ct

1909 Waverly Ct, Columbia, MO 65201

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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.

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Frequently asked questions for University of Missouri, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Columbia rental market.

How much is rent in Columbia?

The average rent in Columbia is $1,425 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Columbia?

Average rent prices in Columbia have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Columbia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Columbia is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 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 $57,000/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).