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904 Rogers St
$5901 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jul 3, 2025

904 Rogers St

Columbia, MO 65201
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213 N Ann St
$9651 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

213 N Ann St

Columbia, MO 65201
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3408 Balboa Ln
$9951 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

3408 Balboa Ln

Columbia, MO 65203
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Deerfield Apartments
from $4501 Bedroom Apartments

Deerfield Apartments

1516 Sylvan LnColumbia, MO 65202
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The View Apartments
from $5951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The View

2901 W Rollins RdColumbia, MO 65203
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Sinclair Estates II Apartments
from $6452 Bedroom Apartments

Sinclair Estates II

2045 W South Hampton DrColumbia, MO 65203
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100-104 E Stewart Rd Apartments
from $6502 Bedroom Apartments

100-104 E Stewart Rd

100-104 E Stewart RdColumbia, MO 65203
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Spartan Pointe Apartments
from $6603 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Spartan Pointe

2108 Battle AveColumbia, MO 65202
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Wynwood Townhouses Apartments
from $7002 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wynwood Townhouses

4901 Aztec BlvdColumbia, MO 65202
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Ash Street Place Apartments
from $7051 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ash Street Place Apartments

111A N Stadium BlvdColumbia, MO 65203
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Columbia, MO Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, MO

Pricing Updated: 12/22/2024

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, MO area range in price from $450 to $5,235 with an overall median price of $1,700. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mexico Gravel at $550, Downtown Columbia at $450, and Tiger Village Apartments at $595. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Mexico Gravel$1,095$55030
Downtown Columbia$1,219$450119
Tiger Village Apartments$1,288$59589
Auburn Hills$1,565$85327
Old Shoe Factory District$1,885$450114
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust$1,885$450141
The Links of Columbia$1,885$450115
Broadway Farms$2,780$59516

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Ash Street Place Apartments in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood priced from $705. Element Communities Downtown Columbia in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $739. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ash Street Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$705
Element Communities Downtown Columbia4BR/4BA - Bretona Upgrade4BR,4BA$739
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$775
Columbia Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$853
Broadway ApartmentsSpacious 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$875
Stadium ApartmentsThe Greenbriar2BR,1BA$899
Forest VillageFV-A2BR,1BA$900
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$912

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO

As of December 22, 2024 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.90 price per square foot Premium 4 Bedroom Townhome Model at Cross Creek Villas in the in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 3 BR W/ Garages Model at Wellington Manor starting at $1,300 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the The Links of Columbia 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.
Cross Creek VillasPremium 4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,2.5BA$0.90
Wellington Manor3 BR W/ Garages3BR,2BA$0.95
Townhomes by Element Communities Columbia2BR/2BA - Kentsfield2BR,2BA$0.51
Rock Quarry VillageThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$0.95
2603 Quail Dr, Unit 2603 Quail G2603 Quail Dr2BR,1BA$0.71
Campus Lodge4x44BR,4BA$0.42
1205 Paquin St, Unit 1021205 Paquin St2BR,1BA$0.90
The DenB12BR,2BA$0.87
16 N 10th St3 bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$0.66
1646 Towne Dr, Unit D1646 Towne Dr1BR,1BA$0.94

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Columbia Overview

Apartments in Columbia, MO are plentiful and all of them have their own personality. Your preferences are sure to align perfectly with one of them. If you’re looking for a city that’s teeming with ethnic diversity, you’ll love Columbia. It’s the perfect example of a melting pot at its finest. This southern city will offer you a wonderful place to call home.

Why live in Columbia, MO?

Several qualities make Columbia a unique and desirable city. Since there aren't any large cities too close by, it'll be easy to get away when that is needed. If you wind up wanting more city than you have, by traveling several hours east, you can visit the sprawling city of St. Louis. Columbia makes a wonderful retreat from harsh winters of the North and boasts numerous examples of natural beauty. The mighty Missouri River can be reached by a short drive to the southwest.

Columbia, MO
Population: 123,180

Ranked #225

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia, MO

Ranked #35

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Columbia, MO

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 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 $705 at Ash Street Place 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 $730 at Ash Street Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Element Communities Downtown Columbia and starts from $929.

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