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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 $683. 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 ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$683
Rosemont PlaceB42BR,1BA$693
SomersetB32BR,1BA$707
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$740
East Park Apartments1/2 Story Down2BR,1BA$750
The RidgesA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$765
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income1BR,1BA$794
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
Next Level Apartments - Deer RunB12BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IA and Nearby

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.12 price per square foot B6 - Renovated Model at Rosemont Place in the in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,198. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $950 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Somerset 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.
Rosemont PlaceB6 - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.12
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91
Lincoln Ridge by KadingSign a 13 Month Lease, Get the 13th Month Free!3BR,1BA$1.14
SomersetB42BR,2BA$1.07
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$1.07
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.07
Next Level Apartments - Deer RunB12BR,1BA$1.03
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.18
MelbourneA5 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.22
Foxwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.10

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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 $639 at Melbourne.

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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