
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL from $600 (33 Rentals)
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Columbia, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbia Studio Apartments | $812 | $695 | $1,011 |
Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,028 | $675 | $1,464 |
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,199 | $790 | $1,741 |
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,354 | $1,050 | $1,714 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Maryville Gardens Apartments in the Dutchtown neighborhood priced from $675. Cottonwood Village in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Maryville Gardens Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Cottonwood Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Chapel View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
The Vineyards | Zinfandel | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Oakbrook Gardens | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Jefferson Townhomes | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $808 |
Southfield Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Tuscany Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Taravue Park | Catskill | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL and Nearby
As of March 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 6010-20 S Kingshighway LLC in the in the Princeton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Standard First Floor Model at Bridgewater Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the River Breeze Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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6010-20 S Kingshighway LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Bridgewater Apartments | Standard First Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Yorktowne Apartments | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
The Vineyards | Merlot | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Storyboard on Main | Main B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
Parkshire Apartment | Wilmore | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Maryville Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Southfield Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Cottonwood Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
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Getting Around Columbia, IL
Walk Score®
29 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
26 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 Chapel View Apartments listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $675 at Maryville Gardens 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 $795 at Cottonwood Village.
What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Jefferson Townhomes and starts from $1,050.
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