Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boone County, MO from $400 (99 Rentals)

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property at 1404 Bass Ave

$725 - $780

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7, 2026

1404 Bass Ave

ColumbiaMO65201

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property at 404 Lawrence Pl

$900 - $1,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

404 Lawrence Pl

ColumbiaMO65201

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property at 1111 E Walnut St

$925 - $1,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10, 2026

1111 E Walnut St

ColumbiaMO65201
property at 1110 Hamilton Way

$925 - $1,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 15, 2026

1110 Hamilton Way

ColumbiaMO65201
property at 1107 E Walnut St

$950 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 15, 2026

1107 E Walnut St

ColumbiaMO65201

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property at 108 E Burnam Rd

$995 - $1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 9, 2026

108 E Burnam Rd

ColumbiaMO65203
property at 110 Dorsey St

$1,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

110 Dorsey St

ColumbiaMO65201

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property at 801 N Ann St

$1,095 - $1,900

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

801 N Ann St

ColumbiaMO65201

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Cheapest Available Boone County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boone County, MO is a 3 Beds unit found at Columbia Square Townhome Apartments in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood priced from $400. Ash Street Place Apartments in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $730. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boone County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbia Square Townhome Apartments3x1.53BR,1BA$400
Ash Street Place Apartments2x12BR,1BA$730
WoodlakeW-C2BR,1BA$792
Grindstone at Columbia2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$800
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$800
Tiger VillageOne Bedroom One Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$915
Broadway ApartmentsSpacious 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$920
Heather Ridge2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$951
Columbia Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$964
Stadium ApartmentsThe Hinkson2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boone County, MO

As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boone County area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4BR/3.0BA Model at 5-Rolling Rock Apartments in the in the Tenth Hitt Elm Locust neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Boone County apartment is the The Oakridge Model at Four Winds Apartments starting at $1,322 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boone County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5-Rolling Rock Apartments4BR/3.0BA4BR,3BA$0.93
Four Winds ApartmentsThe Oakridge3BR,2BA$0.98
Grayson at Columbia2BR/2.5BA - 22F2BR,2.5BA$0.77
The Quarters ColumbiaD - 4x44BR,4BA$0.55
Grindstone at Columbia2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.77
Columbia Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.01
The Lyfe @ Missouri2x22BR,2BA$0.79
Columbia Square Townhome Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.48
WoodlakeW-A2BR,1BA$1.10
Ash Street Place Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boone County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boone County?

The cheapest apartment in Boone County is The Links at Columbia which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Boone County costs $4,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Boone County?

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 25 regular apartments in Boone County 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 Boone County?

Cheap apartments in Boone County have an average cost of $276 which is $4,524 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boone County.

Expert Rental Resources

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.