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940 Google reviews, 4.6★
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5+ years in business
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1809 Vandiver Dr Ste 111, Columbia, MO 65202
Property Professionals Management manages homes and student housing in Columbia and Boone County, providing lawn care, tenant relations and property maintenance for many different owners.
In their words: “We work with many different owners providing our management services to assist with lawn care, tenant relations, and property maintenance.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention a professional, caring team, good lease options and quick fixes.
2011 Chapel Plaza Ct Suite 11, Columbia, MO 65203
TMC Property Management has managed rental homes for clients in Columbia since 2020, handling leasing, marketing, showings, tenant screening, rent collection and maintenance.
In their words: “Get back your time while we handle the day-to-day operations of your rental property.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention responsive staff, an easy leasing process and issues resolved well.
620 N Tradewinds Pkwy A, Columbia, MO 65201
Alexander Forrest Investments, formed in Columbia in 1989, is a multifamily investment and property management company providing third-party apartment management, leasing, maintenance, accounting and acquisitions and dispositions consulting, mainly in the Midwest.
Review summary: Most reviewers, largely apartment residents, mention caring staff, helpful leasing and problems resolved.
2909 Falling Leaf Ln F, Columbia, MO 65201
Real Property Management Reliant, a Real Property Management franchise office in Columbia, manages single-family and multi-family rentals in Columbia, Boone County and Middle Missouri, with tenant screening, leasing, maintenance, evictions and real estate sales.
In their words: “We can also help you buy or sell rental properties.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention great communication, a knowledgeable team and a professional maintenance worker.
209 Grn Mdws Rd Ste B, Columbia, MO 65203
Systematic Housing is a property management company with an office in Columbia, Missouri. Its listing gives no further detail on the properties or areas it manages.
Review summary: Reviewers, many of them owners, often mention full-service management and an owner who goes the extra mile.
Serves the Columbia area · no public office address, so no map pin
The Jones Company Real Estate has helped renters settle into homes in Columbia for 30+ years, serving the Columbia area as a residential rental company.
Review summary: Reviewers often describe helpful, detail-oriented owners and well-maintained rental homes.
Serves the Columbia area · no public office address, so no map pin
TRS Property Management manages single-family homes, apartments and condos in Columbia, with leasing, online rent payment, maintenance requests and an owner portal.
Review summary: Most reviewers describe accommodating, responsive landlords and a helpful team to rent from.
Serves the Columbia area · no public office address, so no map pin
Morpay is listed as a property management company serving the Columbia area. Its listing gives no further detail on the properties it manages.
Serves the Columbia area · no public office address, so no map pin
Elevate Property Prep is listed as a property management company serving the Columbia area. Its listing gives no further detail on the properties it manages.
1206 Eugenia St, Columbia, MO 65201
Appreciate Property Management, with an office in Columbia, manages townhomes, apartments and homes in the Kansas City and mid-Missouri rental markets, including Independence and Kansas City, Kansas.
In their words: “Property management serving the Kansas City and mid-Missouri rental markets.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention quick responses and repairs handled right away.
1000 W Nifong Blvd Bldg 8 Suite 110, Columbia, MO 65203
RTK Rentals manages apartments, student housing and small offices in Columbia near the University of Missouri, with marketing, leasing, maintenance, accounting and record keeping.
In their words: “Located in Columbia, Missouri, we manage a variety of apartments, student housing venues, and small offices throughout the area.”
3211 S Providence Rd #111, Columbia, MO 65203
Baker Witt Properties is a property management company with an office in Columbia, Missouri. Its listing gives no further detail on the properties or areas it manages.
Encompass Property Group is a locally owned company that has managed homes in Columbia and Central Missouri since 2014, including Jefferson City, Ashland, Fulton and Boonville, with leasing, tenant screening, maintenance, remodeling and real estate sales.
In their words: “Full-service management, leasing, and maintenance for hundreds of homes across Columbia and Central Missouri.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe an honest, responsive owner and team who handle problems quickly.
Hawthorne Management Company has been locally owned and operated in Columbia since 1984, providing full-service residential property management and maintenance, with owner statements and a tenant portal.
In their words: “Hawthorne is a full service property management and maintenance company.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention friendly, fair staff and helpful maintenance workers.
511 E Walnut St #1312, Columbia, MO 65201
Ridenhour Management Services is a property management company with an office in Columbia, Missouri. Its listing gives no further detail on the properties or areas it manages.
Midwest Property Management has managed residential rentals in Columbia and the surrounding area since 2004, with leasing, online rent payment, maintenance requests and owner services.
In their words: “We provide property management services for Columbia and the surrounding areas.”
Jacobs Property Management is a family-owned company that has served Columbia since 1972, providing full-service management of apartments for investment property owners, with leasing, maintenance and online rent payment.
In their words: “We manage your properties efficiently and effectively, providing exceptional service.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention helpful, kind staff and a smooth leasing process.
1207 W Broadway #101, Columbia, MO 65203
Real Property Group is a Columbia company founded to provide efficient, modern property management services in the Columbia metropolitan area.
Callahan & Galloway has served Columbia since 1995, leasing residential rentals for property owners and handling repairs and maintenance, with tenant and owner portals.
In their words: “Since 1995, we've proudly served Columbia, MO, connecting renters with quality homes and supporting property owners.”
205 E Forest Ave, Columbia, MO 65203
HomeRiver Group, a national property management brand, manages single-family homes and multifamily properties in Columbia, with leasing, rent collection, maintenance, financial reporting and brokerage.
In their words: “HomeRiver is a national property management company that provides owners the full range of property management and all related services under one roof.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention kind, helpful staff who follow up on concerns quickly.
3301 S Providence Rd #200, Columbia, MO 65203
RE/MAX Rental Resources manages single-family homes, duplexes, multi-family, student housing and commercial properties in Columbia and Jefferson City, with maintenance, rent collection, marketing, tenant screening, legal compliance and accounting.
20 N 2nd St, Columbia, MO 65203
443Stop.com manages single-family and multi-family properties in Columbia, with leasing, maintenance, 24 hour emergency service, accounting, collections and cleaning, and also operates as a real estate brokerage.
In their words: “Unlike companies that specialize in only one area of management, our team has the expertise and flexibility to oversee any type of property.”
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Get the latest rental and real estate data on the Columbia market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month.
Rents in Columbia are $1 above the Boone County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$77 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Columbia's typical asking rent is $1 (0.1%) above the county. The gap is about the same compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in February, March and November, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $1,464 | +5.6% | 22 |
| Osage Beach | $1,529 | 5 | |
| Rolla | $829 | +4.7% | 4 |
| Warrensburg | $1,101 | +6.0% | 4 |
| Blue Springs | $1,748 | +2.8% | 8 |
| Independence | $1,395 | +3.2% | 9 |
| Lee's Summit | $1,614 | +3.9% | 8 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Columbia, MO HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 22 property management companies in Columbia, Boone County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Jefferson City, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Columbia is $1,464 (September 2026); +5.6% over the past year and +46.3% over five years. About 51.3% of homes in Columbia are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 4.8% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 22 property management companies in Columbia, MO: 18 with an office in the city and 4 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Columbia was $1,464 a month in September 2026, +5.6% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, March and November. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. No company can pay for its position.
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