
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 | $635 | $1,568 |
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,230 | $790 | $1,910 |
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $1,050 | $1,762 |
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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 Marina Villa 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 |
Jefferson Townhomes | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Concord Place Apartments | 1 Bedoom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
4528 Nebraska Apartments LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
The Port Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
7201-05 Gravois Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL and Nearby
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.14 price per square foot Standard First Floor Model at Bridgewater Apartments in the in the River Breeze Estates neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Cascade Model at Canyon Creek starting at $1,280 with a $1.24 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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Bridgewater Apartments | Standard First Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Canyon Creek | Cascade | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Lyon Apartments | B9 | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Yorktowne Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Parkshire Apartment | Wilmore | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Tuscany Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
7201-05 Gravois Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
609 S Main St, Unit A | 609 S Main St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Maryville Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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
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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