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Rental Market Trends in Columbia, MO

What is the average rent in Columbia, MO?

$1,214/month

Average Rent

731 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Columbia, MO is $1,214 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/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 $1,057 per month for a studio, $1,214 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,210 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,466 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,057/month
518 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,214/month
731 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,210/month
986 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,466/month
1,477 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,139/month
851 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,014/month
1,197 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,581/month
1,744 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,110/month
1,464 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,972/month
1,482 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,684/month
1,530 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Columbia, MO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.1%, which averages out to $50 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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Rent Ranges in Columbia, MO
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Columbia, MO
Percentage*
Rent Range
10% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
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
$1,405/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
$1,405/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 Broadway Farms, Kelly's Ridge and Towne South .

Calculate Rent Affordability
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
$1,405/month
456 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 $1,214, you’ll want to make about $4,046 per month or $48,552 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 9.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Columbia is 19.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,057 - $1,466. You can expect to pay 3.4% less for groceries, 3.7% less for utilities, and 10.9% less for transportation.

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Columbia, MO

1,271 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment communities in Columbia we think you'll love

Springbrook Park Apartments

Springbrook Park Apartments

4005 State Farm Pky,
Columbia, MO 65201

$1,220 - $1,830

Studio - 2 Beds

Manor Homes

Manor Homes

1602 Gypsy Moth Dr,
Columbia, MO 65202

$2,250

4 Beds

The Landing CoMo

The Landing CoMo

301 Campusview Dr,
Columbia, MO 65201

$680 - $895

2-4 Beds

Aria Discovery LLC

Aria Discovery LLC

4500 Kentsfield Dr,
Columbia, MO 65201

$1,075 - $2,900

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Columbia, MO

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Garry Lewis Properties
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7 Communities in Columbia
Mills Properties
Mills Properties
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5 Communities in Columbia
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Alexander Forrest Investments, LLC
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  • 10,072

    Units

  • 62

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4 Communities in Columbia
StoneCreek
StoneCreek
  • 58

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  • 10,723

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

4 Communities in Columbia
Vesper Holdings
Vesper Holdings
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  • 9,342

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

2 Communities in Columbia
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The Tailwind Group
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  • 6,728

    Units

  • 17

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2 Communities in Columbia
Worcester Investments
Worcester Investments
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  • 3,484

    Units

  • 11

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Winn Companies
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    Communities

  • 33,060

    Units

  • 116

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1 Community in Columbia

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Methodology

† 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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