Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, MO from $400 (36 Rentals)

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904 Rogers St

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property at 310 N 9th St

310 N 9th St

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1407 Bass Ave

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Deerfield Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Deerfield Apartments

1516 Sylvan LnColumbia, MO 65202
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100-104 E Stewart Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

100-104 E Stewart Rd

100-104 E Stewart RdColumbia, MO 65203
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Stonegate Cottages
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Stonegate Cottages

201 West Blvd NColumbia, MO 65203
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1804 Sylvan Ln

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Downtown Columbia, Columbia, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Columbia area of Columbia, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Columbia Square Townhome Apartments priced from $510. Element Communities Downtown Columbia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $759. Here are the most affordable Downtown Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbia Square Townhome Apartments2x12BR,1BA$510
Element Communities Downtown Columbia4BR/4BA - Bretona Upgrade4BR,4BA$759
Columbia Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$931
WoodlakeW-A2BR,1BA$941
Stadium ApartmentsThe Greenbriar2BR,1BA$965
Broadway Village ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1,095
Ashwood Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,300
Lake Broadway TownhomesFurnished 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbia, MO

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbia area is the $1.11 price per square foot Sundeck Duplex Model at Manor Homes in the in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Downtown Columbia apartment is the 905 Alley A Model at 905 Alley A, Unit Unit101 starting at $2,000 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Manor HomesSundeck Duplex3BR,2.5BA$1.11
905 Alley A, Unit Unit101905 Alley A2BR,2BA$1.38
Lake Broadway TownhomesClassic 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.08
Richmond Place Apartments4 Bedroom Apartment4BR,2BA$1.36
Broadway Village ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.04
407 Hardin St, Unit 407 Hardin Street407 Hardin St2BR,1BA$0.99
Columbia Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
1646 Towne Dr, Unit D1646 Towne Dr1BR,1BA$0.94
WoodlakeW-C2BR,1BA$1.38
Stadium ApartmentsThe Greenbriar2BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Columbia, Columbia, MO

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Columbia, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Downtown Columbia, Columbia, MO

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Best Local Schools in
Downtown Columbia, Columbia, MO

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Getting Around the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood in Columbia, MO

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Columbia Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Columbia?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Columbia is Element Communities Downtown Columbia which is listed at $1,219, while the average apartment in Downtown Columbia costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Columbia?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 102 regular apartments in Downtown Columbia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Columbia?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Columbia have an average cost of $458 which is $1,442 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Columbia.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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