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Columbia, MO 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 | $1,314 | $1,249 | $1,379 |
Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $595 | $5,039 |
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $640 | $5,498 |
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $595 | $6,003 |
Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,148 | $489 | $2,900 |
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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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Columbia, MO Area Reviews
Unknown • 4+ years in Columbia
April 14, 2025The prices that the landlords have raised rent to is absolutely INSANE in this town. For places not even updated it really makes this town look like it's ran by a bunch of slum lords just collecting that high rent check and taking full advantage of people that have no other choice but to rent. This is embarrassing. There needs to be laws put in place on year make and model of place so people aren't being taken full advantage of...This is awful and any landlord out there knows they are so wrong for doing people like this PERIOD!
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 $510 at Columbia Square Townhome 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 $939.
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