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1012 E BroadwayColumbia, MO 65201
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Cheapest Available Cairo Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cairo, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Links at Columbia in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood priced from $800. Columbia Crossing in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $871. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cairo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$800
Columbia Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$871
Monroe City Senior Housing 62+1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Tiger VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$912
Broadway ApartmentsThe Hayes1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cairo, MO and Nearby

As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cairo area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4BR/2.5BA Model at Cross Creek Villas in the in the Auburn Hills neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Cairo apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at Manor Homes starting at $1,900 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cairo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cross Creek Villas4BR/2.5BA4BR,2.5BA$0.85
Manor Homes3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.09
Jenne Hill Townhomes & Seasons Brook EstatesJenne Hill - 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome - A3BR,2.5BA$1.18
Wellington Manor2 BR2BR,2BA$1.22
Kitty Hawk ApartmentsModel2BR,2BA$1.15
Broadway Village ApartmentsHawthorn, TIER 2, Carport, 2x1, 950 sqft2BR,1BA$1.34
Heather Ridge2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Columbia Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
Monroe City Senior Housing 62+1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cairo Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cairo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cairo Apartment is $800 at The Links at Columbia.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cairo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cairo is starting from $966 at Columbia Crossing.

What is the most affordable Cairo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cairo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wellington Manor and starts from $1,400.

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