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Columbia, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, MO

Pricing Updated: 04/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, MO area range in price from $825 to $3,000 with an overall median price of $2,070. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Tiger Village Apartments at $950, The Links of Columbia at $925, and Auburn Hills at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Tiger Village Apartments$1,525$9505
The Links of Columbia$1,595$92532
Auburn Hills$1,695$1,00012
Mexico Gravel$2,250$9252
Downtown Columbia$2,475$82521
Old Shoe Factory District$2,475$82524
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust$2,475$95022

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Columbia Square Townhome Apartments in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood priced from $510. Ash Street Place Apartments in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbia Square Townhome Apartments2x12BR,1BA$510
Ash Street Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$705
Element Communities Downtown Columbia4BR/4BA - Bretona Upgrade4BR,4BA$759
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$775
Broadway ApartmentsSpacious 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$825
Columbia Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$883
Heather Ridge2 bedroom2BR,1BA$901
Tiger Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$906
WoodlakeW-A2BR,1BA$923

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.97 price per square foot 4B 2.5B UP Model at THE FALLS OF COLUMBIA in the starting from $1,949. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 4B 2.5B UP Model at CROSS CREEK VILLAS starting at $1,849 with a $0.92 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.
THE FALLS OF COLUMBIA4B 2.5B UP4BR,2.5BA$0.97
CROSS CREEK VILLAS4B 2.5B UP4BR,2.5BA$0.92
Storyboard on HilltopHilltop C23BR,2BA$0.90
Manor HomesSundeck Duplex3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Wellington Manor3 BR W/ Garages3BR,2BA$1.02
Townhomes by Element Communities Columbia2BR/2BA - Kentsfield2BR,2BA$0.51
2712 Quail Dr, Unit A2712 Quail Dr3BR,2BA$1.00
Campus Lodge4x44BR,4BA$0.49
The Lyfe @ Missouri2x22BR,2BA$0.76
1646 Towne Dr, Unit D1646 Towne Dr1BR,1BA$0.94

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Columbia, MO Area Reviews

    Unknown • 4+ years in Columbia

    April 14, 2025

    The 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 Columbia

    What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?

    There are currently 335 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO with pricing that ranges from $489 to $6,052. There are also 281 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $725 to $3,000.

    What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia?

    Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia ranges from $725 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,496.

    How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbia?

    For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia range from $595 to $6,052, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $2,775. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $489.

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