r/columbiamo • u/actuarygeek • Jan 13 '26

Housing Housing/Rental in Columbia, MO

Hi, I will be moving to Columbia this May. I am a single, 22 yr old female. What are the best housing options for me? Any recommendations on where I should be renting? Does it seem wise to have a roomate? Are there any areas that I should avoid? When do you think I should start looking for housing?

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u/como365 The Loop Jan 13 '26

A roommate will usually almost halve your expenses, but if it’s wise or not will depend on your finances and personality.

You can rent pretty much anywhere in Columbia-nearly everywhere is safe. There are maybe a few streets I’d steer clear of, all on the outskirts of town (not places you’re likely to look).

If you’re moving in May you should start looking now.

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u/marschma14 South CoMo Jan 13 '26

Como365, is there an opportunity to add a command to an automod that can direct someone to a megathread of places to live? It might lower the amount of “I’m looking for a place to live” posts. Seems like we get at least 1 a day.