Columbia, MO rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Columbia, MO is $1,500.

Average rent

$1,500

Month-over-month change

+$25

Year-over-year change

+$50

Available rentals

383

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $575 to $5,495.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5002
$6004
$7008
$80020
$90041
$1,00018
$1,10029
$1,20036
$1,30037
$1,40055
$1,50051
$1,60030
$1,70026
$1,80028
$1,90016
$2,00012
$2,10019
$2,20015
$2,30012
$2,40011
$2,5006
$2,60014
$2,70018
$2,8004
$2,9001
$3,0002
$3,1004
$3,2005
$3,3001
$3,4004
$3,5002
$3,6001
$3,7001
$3,9001
$4,0001
$4,1001
$4,2001
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $50 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,050$1,350
Feb$1,160$1,350
Mar$1,300$1,375
Apr$1,350$1,400
May$1,395$1,400
Jun$1,400$1,400
Jul$1,400$1,475
Aug$1,425$1,500
Sep$1,395No data
Oct$1,395No data
Nov$1,375No data
Dec$1,400No 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 29% 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 $1,500.

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

Houses in Columbia, MO rent between $575 - $5,495 with an average rent of $1,500.

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

In the last year, the rent in Columbia, MO increased by $50

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

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

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

There are currently 383 rentals available in Columbia, MO.

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

The average rent in Columbia, MO is $1,500 — 28.57% lower the national average of $2,100.

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