Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IA from $600 (22 Rentals)

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Southridge Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Meadows
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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Columbia, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood priced from $600. Northern Plains by Kading has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foxwood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$600
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$695
Next Level Apartments - Deer RunB12BR,1BA$701
The Oaks1BA/1BR1BR,1BA$719
East Park Apartments1/2 Story Down2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IA and Nearby

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Partial Remodel Model at Boulder Ridge Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Golf View Heights neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $950 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Somerset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Boulder Ridge Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom 2 Bath Partial Remodel2BR,2BA$1.01
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91
Lincoln Ridge by KadingSign a 13 Month Lease, Get the 13th Month Free!3BR,1BA$1.14
Sunset Terrace2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.13
Linden East ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.00
The RidgesB1 - Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.06
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$0.83
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.05
Next Level Apartments - Deer RunB12BR,1BA$0.88
The Oaks1BA/1BR1BR,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $719 at The Oaks.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is starting from $600 at Foxwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northern Plains by Kading and starts from $825.

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