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Last updated on August 11, 2026
Average rent in
University of Missouri, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on August 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Columbia
$1,450/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbia is $1,450 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbia
356
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Columbia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University of Missouri, MO
Average rent prices in Columbia have increased by 7% 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 $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,105.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,110 | - | 40% | |
1 bedroom | $1,050 | - |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,102 | - | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,550 | - | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,672 | - | 16% |
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.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,550 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,110
Last year
40%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,102
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,672
Last year
16%
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
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
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
3d ago
Arcadia apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
754 Demaret Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
281 Apple Tree Ct, Columbia, MO 65203
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
213 Waugh St, Columbia, MO 65201
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Benton - Stephens apartment for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2 baths
$3,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
Woodrail condo for rent in Columbia
5 beds
3 baths
$3,100
Condo for rent
4d ago
Verified
4912 Alpine Ridge Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
3 beds
2 baths
$1,549–$1,749
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1200 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300–$2,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1312,1314 White Oak Ln, Columbia, MO 65203
3 beds
3 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1915 Waverly Ct, Columbia, MO 65201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1801 University Ave #NA, Columbia, MO 65201
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
House for rent
Available Aug 8
3d ago
Verified
136 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,549–$1,899
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
4912 Alpine Ridge Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
3 beds
2 baths
$1,549–$1,749
Apartment for rent
29m ago
3717 Monterey Dr, Columbia, MO 65203
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2950 N Creasy Springs Rd, Columbia, MO 65202
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1915 Waverly Ct, Columbia, MO 65201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
10 N 10th St, Columbia, MO 65201
4 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old Hawthorne townhouse for rent in Columbia
1918 Ranger Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
3 beds
3 baths
$2,750
House for rent
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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 $1,450 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Columbia?
Average rent prices in Columbia have increased by 7% 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 $58,000/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).