Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IA from $600 (33 Rentals)

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Williams Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Southridge Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Osceola Heights
3 Bedroom Apartments

Osceola Heights

1809 Primrose LnOsceola, IA 50213
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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 2 Beds unit found at Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood priced from $668. The Ridges in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foxwood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$668
The RidgesS1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$700
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$740
East Park Apartments1/2 Story Down2BR,1BA$750
Indianola Park II Apartments1BR Ground1BR,1BA$755
Indianola Park Apartments1BR Ground1BR,1BA$755
Prairie Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$760
SomersetB22BR,1BA$769
Rosemont PlaceA11BR,1BA$775
MelbourneA4 - 60 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$778

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IA and Nearby

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.00 price per square foot Cottage-3 Model at Terrace View by Kading in the starting from $1,235. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Vineyards starting at $1,270 with a $1.04 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.
Terrace View by KadingCottage-33BR,2BA$1.00
The Vineyards3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
Linden West2 bed 2 bath, with Laundry2BR,2BA$1.14
Osceola HeightsVilla3BR,1BA$0.97
Lincoln Ridge by KadingSign a 13 Month Lease, Get the 13th Month Free!3BR,1BA$1.14
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
Rosemont PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia is at The Ridges listed at $700.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $717 at Foxwood Apartments.

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 $668 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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