Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boone County, MO from $400 (68 Rentals)

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Deerfield Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Deerfield Apartments

1516 Sylvan LnColumbia, MO 65202
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The View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The View

2901 W Rollins RdColumbia, MO 65203
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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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Spartan Pointe
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Spartan Pointe

2108 Battle AveColumbia, MO 65202
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Sinclair Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sinclair Estates

1985 W Southampton DrColumbia, MO 65203
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Wynwood Townhouses
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wynwood Townhouses

4901 Aztec BlvdColumbia, MO 65202
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The Links at Columbia
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Links at Columbia

4803 Clark LnColumbia, MO 65202
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Cheapest Available Boone County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boone County, MO is a 4 Beds unit found at Element Communities Downtown Columbia - Hi... in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood priced from $759. The Links at Columbia in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boone County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Element Communities Downtown Columbia - Hi...4BR/4BA - Bretona Upgrade4BR,4BA$759
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$775
Columbia Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$863
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$896
It's about you!The Broadhurst2BR,1BA$925
Stadium ApartmentsThe Greenbriar2BR,1BA$925
Tiger Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$931
Heather Ridge2 bedroom2BR,1BA$945
WoodlakeW-A2BR,1BA$985
Keeneland Downs ApartmentsSecretariat Floor Plan - 2 Bedrooms/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boone County, MO

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boone County area is the $0.92 price per square foot 4B 2.5B UP Model at CROSS CREEK VILLAS in the in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Boone County apartment is the 3 BR W/ Garages Model at Wellington Manor starting at $1,400 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the The Links of Columbia 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.
CROSS CREEK VILLAS4B 2.5B UP4BR,2.5BA$0.92
Wellington Manor3 BR W/ Garages3BR,2BA$1.02
Townhomes by Element Communities Columbia ...2BR/2BA - Kentsfield2BR,2BA$0.51
Four Winds3 Bedroom TH3BR,2BA$1.21
Rock Quarry VillageThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$0.99
2712 Quail Dr, Unit A2712 Quail Dr3BR,2BA$1.00
Campus Lodge4x44BR,4BA$0.49
Broadway Village ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.04
The Lyfe @ Missouri2x22BR,2BA$0.76
It's about you!The Broadhurst2BR,1BA$1.09

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 $775, while the average apartment in Boone County costs $1,395.

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 78 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 $301 which is $1,094 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boone County.

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