What's the average rent in Columbia, MO?

Rental Market Trends in Columbia, MO

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Columbia, MO is $1,500 per month, which is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,500

0.3%$5 increase month-over-month

1.7%$25 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

560

APARTMENTS

$1,369

HOUSES

$1,777

TOWNHOUSES

$1,450

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Columbia, MO at $1,369 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,777 per month. Townhomes average $1,450 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	$1,122
3 Bedrooms	$1,600
4 Bedrooms	$1,600
All	$1,495

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Columbia, MO is $1,000 per month, followed by $1,122 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,600 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,150
3 Bedrooms	$1,500
4 Bedrooms	$1,500
All	$1,500

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Columbia, MO is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,500 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,050
2 Bedrooms	$1,050
3 Bedrooms	$1,495
4 Bedrooms	$1,900
All	$1,200

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbia, MO is $1,050 per month, followed by $1,050 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,495 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,900 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	$1,200
3 Bedrooms	$1,825
4 Bedrooms	$1,695
All	$1,750

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Columbia, MO is $1,000 per month, followed by $1,200 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,825 for a 3 bedroom house, and $1,695 for a 4 bedroom house.