2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Columbia, IA (57 Rentals)

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408 E 15th St

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Meadow Cove
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Cove

2000 Meadow CtDes Moines, IA 50320
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Southridge Senior Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Meadows
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320

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Largest Available Columbia and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IA is found at Flats on 5th in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood and is 1,070 square feet priced from $1,358. Schoolyard Rowhomes in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,050 square feet and currently listed start at $1,450. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Flats on 5thWoodson 2.2C 60%1,070 Sq Ft$1,358
Schoolyard Rowhomes2 Bedroom 2 Bath1,050 Sq Ft$1,450
Linden West2 bed 2 bath, with Laundry1,050 Sq Ft$1,100
Forge65B21,018 Sq Ft$1,474
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageB11,000 Sq Ft$765
Gustin Flats2 bed991 Sq Ft$1,387
Sunset Terrace2 bed 2 bath990 Sq Ft$1,120
MelbourneB7 - 60 - Income Restricted958 Sq Ft$1,100
Emerald Reserve Indianola2 BR 1.5 BA860 Sq Ft$1,400
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom775 Sq Ft$975

Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 23, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IA is the The Dublin Model starting from $600 at Centerville Senior Lofts . The second most affordable Columbia 2 Bedroom is the B1 Model at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village starting at $765 in the Easton Park neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,026. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Centerville Senior LoftsThe Dublin$600
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageB1$765
Foxwood ApartmentsB2$795
Dennis Park ApartmentsB1$804
MelbourneB2 - 60 - Income Restricted$813
Rosemont PlaceB2$817
Deer Run ApartmentsB1$821
Fish CreekB1 - Classic$825
Indianola Park II Apartments2BR Upper$850
The Meadows2 Bedroom$850

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Columbia Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,026.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,070 square feet unit starting from $1,358 at Flats on 5th.

What is the average size for Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 889 sq ft.

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