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Rental Market Trends in Columbia, MO

What is the average rent in Columbia, MO?

$1,160/month

Average Rent

723 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Columbia, MO is $1,160 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Columbia more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Columbia, you can expect to pay about $993 per month for a studio, $1,160 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,153 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,452 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$993/month
518 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,160/month
723 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,153/month
974 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,452/month
1,459 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,060/month
822 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,029/month
1,283 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,272/month
1,938 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,111/month
957 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,720/month
1,356 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,713/month
1,534 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Columbia, MO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.6%, which averages out to $66 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbia?

Based on current rent prices, Broadway Farms, Kelly's Ridge and Towne South are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbia.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Broadway Farms
$1,200/month
864 Sq Ft
Kelly's Ridge
$1,200/month
864 Sq Ft
Towne South
$1,278/month
889 Sq Ft
West Ash
$1,301/month
456 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbia?

Based on current rent prices, West Ash, Towne South and Broadway Farms are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbia.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Ash
$1,301/month
456 Sq Ft
Towne South
$1,278/month
889 Sq Ft
Broadway Farms
$1,200/month
864 Sq Ft
Kelly's Ridge
$1,200/month
864 Sq Ft

Which Columbia neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Columbia with the most apartments available are West Ash, Broadway Farms and Kelly's Ridge .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Ash
$1,301/month
456 Sq Ft
Broadway Farms
$1,200/month
864 Sq Ft
Kelly's Ridge
$1,200/month
864 Sq Ft
Towne South
$1,278/month
889 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Columbia, MO?

Because the average rent in Columbia is $1,160, you’ll want to make about $3,866 per month or $46,392 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Columbia, MO is 9.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Columbia is 20.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $993 - $1,452. You can expect to pay 3.5% less for groceries, 3.5% less for utilities, and 13.4% less for transportation.

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Springbrook Park Apartments

Springbrook Park Apartments

4005 State Farm Pky,
Columbia, MO 65201

$1,220 - $1,830

Studio - 2 Beds

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Manor Homes

1602 Gypsy Moth Dr,
Columbia, MO 65202

$1,595

3 Beds

The Landing CoMo

The Landing CoMo

301 Campusview Dr,
Columbia, MO 65201

$640 - $765

2-4 Beds

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Aria Discovery LLC

4500 Kentsfield Dr,
Columbia, MO 65201

$1,050 - $3,000

1-3 Beds

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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