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Average Rent in Columbia, MO & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Columbia, MO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,350/mo
Lowest Available
$600/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
36
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Columbia, MO
Compare average rent across Columbia, MO neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia 65202 | $1,436 | $1,120 | 1 | 10 |
| Columbia 65203 | $1,398 | $600 | 1 | 20 |
| Columbia 65201 | $1,046 | $695 | 2 | 6 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Columbia, MO?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Columbia, MO is $1,350 per month across 4 apartment communities and 36 available units.
The most affordable option is RTK Rentals LLC starting at $600/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $717/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $950/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,202/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,580/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,592/mo.
Prices range from $600 to $3,000 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Columbia, MO
Rent Prices by Apartment in Columbia, MO
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTK Rentals LLC | $600/mo | $1,398/mo | 20 | 4 |
| The Landing CoMo | $695/mo | $795/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| District Flats Columbia | $1,099/mo | $1,172/mo | 4 | 4 |
| Columbia Rentals | $1,120/mo | $1,436/mo | 10 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Columbia, MO Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Columbia, MO
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$54,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,350/mo.
Comfortable income
$65,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($600/mo), you need to earn at least $24,000/year.
Median household income in Columbia, MO is $64,488 , about 0% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Columbia, MO
Overall prices in Columbia, MO runs below the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Columbia, MO's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,350 |
| Utilities | $284 |
| Groceries | $522 |
| Transportation | $677 |
| Healthcare | $330 |
| Other goods and services | $528 |
| Estimated total | $3,690/mo |
Population
127,200
Median household income
$64,488
Census median rent
$1,067/mo
Rent as % of income
31.4%
Median age
29.2
Mean commute
17 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Columbia, MO Apartments
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