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When Columbia Leases Sign: The Mizzou Off-Campus Search Calendar
The best time to look for off-campus housing at Mizzou is October through February, about 8 to 10 months before an August move-in. Columbia student leases mostly start in early-to-mid August and run 12 months.
Where Mizzou Students Live Off Campus: 4 Columbia Neighborhoods, From Downtown to the Providence Corridor
Mizzou off-campus housing centers on four Columbia neighborhoods: Downtown and The District, East Campus, the Providence Road to Stadium Boulevard strip, and south Columbia. Downtown rooms start at $879; south Columbia beds start at $754.
How Much Does Off-Campus Housing Cost Near Mizzou?
Off-campus housing near Mizzou runs about $750 to $1,000 a month for your own bedroom in a shared student apartment, and $1,200 to $1,800 for a one-bedroom, based on October 2026 Find My Place listings in Columbia.