Columbia, MO Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,464
1-year change
+5.8%
$80/mo
5-year change
+47.4%
$471/mo
10-year change
+78.8%
$645/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Columbia

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$809/mo—0.0%
2016$809/mo0.0%0.0%
2017$832/mo+2.8%+2.8%
2018$844/mo+1.4%+4.3%
2019$867/mo+2.7%+7.2%
2020$896/mo+3.3%+10.8%
2021$938/mo+4.7%+15.9%
2022$1,073/mo+14.4%+32.6%
2023$1,183/mo+10.3%+46.2%
2024$1,264/mo+6.8%+56.2%
2025$1,356/mo+7.3%+67.6%
2026$1,430/mo+5.5%+76.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Columbia changed since 2015?

Median rent in Columbia, MO was $786 in 2015-01 and is $1,464 as of 2026-09 — a change of $678 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 +47.4% ($471 per month). The current median is $1,464.

What has rent in Columbia done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Columbia, MO has changed +78.8% ($645 per month). It is now $1,464.

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

Year over year, median rent in Columbia, MO has increased +5.8% ($80/mo). Current median: $1,464.

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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.