Columbia, MO Rent History

139 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,430
1-year change
+5.5%
$75/mo
5-year change
+45.2%
$445/mo
10-year change
+72.7%
$602/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Columbia

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$818/mo0.0%
2016$818/mo0.0%0.0%
2017$840/mo+2.7%+2.7%
2018$853/mo+1.5%+4.3%
2019$876/mo+2.7%+7.1%
2020$904/mo+3.2%+10.5%
2021$946/mo+4.6%+15.6%
2022$1,083/mo+14.5%+32.4%
2023$1,195/mo+10.3%+46.1%
2024$1,276/mo+6.8%+56.0%
2025$1,346/mo+5.5%+64.5%
2026$1,446/mo+7.4%+76.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Columbia changed since 2015?

Median rent in Columbia, MO was $795 in 2015-01 and is $1,430 as of 2026-07 — a change of $635 per month over 11 years.

How much has Columbia rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Columbia, MO has changed +45.2% ($445 per month). The current median is $1,430.

What has rent in Columbia done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Columbia, MO has changed +72.7% ($602 per month). It is now $1,430.

Is rent in Columbia going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Columbia, MO has increased +5.5% ($75/mo). Current median: $1,430.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.