Columbia, MO rental market

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Last updated September 27, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Columbia, MO is $1,525.

Average rent

$1,525

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

+$25

Available rentals

512

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $589 to $4,800.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6003
$7007
$80025
$90034
$1,00040
$1,10044
$1,20054
$1,30063
$1,40063
$1,50066
$1,60053
$1,70034
$1,80020
$1,90032
$2,0007
$2,10015
$2,20010
$2,30010
$2,40022
$2,50020
$2,6007
$2,70017
$2,80015
$2,9009
$3,0005
$3,1003
$3,2004
$3,4001
$3,5002
$3,6002
$3,7001
$3,8001
$3,9001
$4,4003
$4,5003
$4,7002
$4,800+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $25 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,350$1,495
Feb$1,350$1,495
Mar$1,375$1,500
Apr$1,400$1,500
May$1,400$1,500
Jun$1,400$1,499
Jul$1,475$1,495
Aug$1,500$1,500
Sep$1,495$1,532
Oct$1,525No data
Nov$1,500No data
Dec$1,495No data

Market temperature

The Columbia, MO rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Columbia, MO is 24% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Columbia, MO?

The average rent in Columbia, MO is $1,525.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Columbia, MO?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Columbia, MO is $1,319 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MO?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MO is $1,052 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MO?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MO is $1,200 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MO?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MO is $1,600 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MO?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Columbia, MO is $4,415 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Columbia, MO?

Houses in Columbia, MO rent between $589 - $4,800 with an average rent of $1,525.

8. How has the rent in Columbia, MO changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Columbia, MO increased by $25

9. How much has the rent in Columbia, MO increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Columbia, MO did not change.

10. How many available rentals are there in Columbia, MO?

There are currently 512 rentals available in Columbia, MO.

11. How do rent prices in Columbia, MO compare with the national average?

The average rent in Columbia, MO is $1,525 — 23.75% lower the national average of $2,000.

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