Cheap Homes for Rent in Boone County, MO from $400 (51 Rentals)

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property at 406 W Southampton Dr

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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406 W Southampton Dr, Unit A

406 W Southampton Dr
ColumbiaMO65203

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property at 1102 Range Line St

$1,195

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$1,195

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1102 Range Line St

ColumbiaMO65201

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property at 3102 Alpine Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3102 Alpine Dr, Unit 101

3102 Alpine Dr
ColumbiaMO65202
property at 460 N Shiloh Ave

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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460 N Shiloh Ave, Unit 462

460 N Shiloh Ave
ColumbiaMO65201
property at 442 N Shiloh Ave

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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442 N Shiloh Ave

ColumbiaMO65201

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Cheapest Available Boone County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boone County, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Links at Columbia in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood priced from $800. Broadway Apartments in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boone County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$800
Broadway ApartmentsSpacious 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$875
Grindstone at Columbia2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$880
Tiger VillageOne Bedroom One Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$946
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$961
Heather RidgeLinden1BR,1BA$964
WoodlakeW-C2BR,1BA$966
Stadium ApartmentsThe Greenbriar2BR,1BA$970
Montmartre Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boone County, MO

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boone County area is the $0.39 price per square foot The Mizzou Model at The Row in the starting from $699. The second greatest value Boone County apartment is the The Lyman Model at Walkers Ridge starting at $2,200 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Broadway Farms 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.
The RowThe Mizzou4BR,3BA$0.39
Walkers RidgeThe Lyman4BR,2.5BA$1.22
State ColumbiaThe Faurot3BR,3.5BA$0.49
Jenne Hill TownhomesJenne Hill - 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome4BR,2.5BA$1.05
River Birch ApartmentsRiver Birch on the Bluffs2BR,2BA$1.10
Cottage GroveTownhomes2BR,2.5BA$1.04
Deer Valley ApartmentsLuxury2BR,2BA$1.09
Wellington Manor2 BR2BR,2BA$1.22
Grindstone at Columbia2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.85
101 Pinewood Dr, Unit Pinewood101 Pinewood Dr2BR,1BA$1.24

Frequently Asked Questions about Boone County

What type of rentals are currently available in Boone County?

There are currently 268 Apartments for Rent in Boone County, MO with pricing that ranges from $609 to $3,787. There are also 257 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boone County ranging from $485 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Boone County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Boone County ranges from $485 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,009.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Boone County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Boone County range from $810 to $3,787, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,025 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $609.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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