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Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Columbia, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood priced from $627. Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $638. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MelbourneA2 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$627
Foxwood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$638
The RidgesS1 - RenovatedStudio,1BA$710
Rosemont PlaceA11BR,1BA$730
The Hampton MeadowsB1 - Deluxe2BR,1BA$750
East Park Apartments1/2 Story Down2BR,1BA$750
SomersetB22BR,1BA$787
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$805
Prairie Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$805
Next Level Apartments - Deer RunB12BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IA and Nearby

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.14 price per square foot Sign a 13 Month Lease, Get the 13th Month Free! Model at Lincoln Ridge by Kading in the in the Easton Park neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Carman Estates starting at $1,170 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lincoln Ridge by KadingSign a 13 Month Lease, Get the 13th Month Free!3BR,1BA$1.14
Carman Estates2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$1.07
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$0.98
Next Level Apartments - Deer RunB12BR,1BA$1.03
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.18
SomersetB12BR,1BA$1.05
Rosemont PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.12
Foxwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $627 at Melbourne.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is starting from $638 at Foxwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows and starts from $950.

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