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Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO

Across 10 rentals in Columbia, MO, the cheapest we list is $800/mo and the average asking rent is around $1,101/mo. That puts Columbia roughly 8% below the MO state average of $1,200/mo, so it's one of the more affordable markets in the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $800/mo and two-bedrooms around $1,123/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$800
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$1,1018% below MO
across all sizes
Average by sizevs MO typical
1 bed$80030% below MO
2 bed$1,12310% below MO

10 rentals in Columbia, MO

Every size & style, ranked by price

Renting in Columbia, MO: common questions

How much is rent in Columbia, MO?
The average asking rent across the 10 listings we track in Columbia, MO is $1,101/mo, with the cheapest starting at $800/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Columbia?
Benton Stephens Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Columbia, MO at $800/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Columbia?
Based on the listings we track in Columbia, MO: one-bedrooms around $800/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,123/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Columbia expensive to rent in?
Relatively no. Columbia's average rent of $1,101/mo is about 8% below the MO state average of $1,200/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

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Moberly, MOSedalia, MORolla, MOWarrensburg, MOWentzville, MOCottleville, MOWildwood, MOSaint Charles, MO
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