What is the average apartment size in Columbia City?

The average size for a Columbia City, MO apartment is 1,084 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Columbia City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Columbia City is $1,644 per month, a 8.56% increase from last year’s average of $1,514.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Columbia City?

In Columbia City, studios rent for $782 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,091 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,286 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,935 per month

What is the average apartment size in Columbia City?

The typical apartment in Columbia City offers about 1,084 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Columbia City?

Studio apartments in Columbia City average 422 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 679 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 983 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,364 sq. ft.

Columbia City, MO Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Columbia City?

The typical rent budget in Columbia City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Columbia City?

In Columbia City, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Columbia City is $1,644, a 8.56% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,514.

Studio Apartments at $782 offer the most budget-friendly option with 422 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 679 square feet for $1,091, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,286 offer 983 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,364 sq ft) for $1,935, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Columbia City, MO

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,644	1,084 sq. ft.
Studio	$782	422 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,091	679 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,286	983 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,935	1,364 sq. ft.

Columbia City, MO rent trends

Rental prices in Columbia City, MO have increased by 8.56% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,514 to $1,644.

What's the typical rent budget in Columbia City, MO?

The largest share of rentals in Columbia City, MO (38%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Columbia City, MO?

26,005 or 51% of the households in Columbia City, MO are renter-occupied while 25,376 or 49% are owner-occupied.

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How Columbia City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Columbia City	$1,644
Saint Charles	$1,456
Independence	$1,194
Lee's Summit	$1,539
O'Fallon	$1,539
Florissant	$1,022
Creve Coeur	$1,458
Saint Louis	$1,417
Kansas City	$1,302
Springfield	$1,127
University City	$1,623
Columbia, MO	$1,644

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Columbia City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.