Columbia, Missouri combines small-city comfort with educational and cultural opportunities. Home to the University of Missouri, Columbia College, and Stephens College, this city of approximately 129,000 residents offers a mix of academic resources and community spirit. The downtown area features local restaurants, established venues like The Blue Note, and celebrated events including the True/False Film Festival and Roots N Blues Festival.
Apartments throughout Columbia are surrounded by natural beauty, from forested hills to rolling prairies. The city's trail system includes the MKT Trail, which connects to the statewide Katy Trail network, and Rock Bridge Memorial State Park offers hiking paths and cave systems. With a cost of living below the national average and average rent for a one-bedroom apartment around $1,109, Columbia provides value for renters. The city offers housing options near major employers in education, healthcare, and insurance sectors, while its location between St. Louis and Kansas City (both about 120 miles away) allows for convenient travel options.
Why Columbia?
The University of Missouri, founded in 1839, is a highly-regarded public research university.
Amazing fine arts venues include Jesse Auditorium and the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts.
College football fans love cheering on the MU Tigers, part of NCAA Division I.
Great shopping includes several antique malls, flea markets, and the North Village Arts District Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market.
Fairs and events include the Heritage Festival and Craft Show, the Boone County Fair, and Art in the Park.
Amazing parks and trails include Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area, Finger Lakes Park, and Stephens Lake Park.
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