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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 1 Bed unit found at Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood priced from $627. Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $638. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MelbourneA2 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$627
Foxwood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$638
Rosemont PlaceA11BR,1BA$641
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$740
East Park Apartments1/2 Story Down2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IA and Nearby

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows in the in the Somerset neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Sign a 13 Month Lease, Get the 13th Month Free! Model at Lincoln Ridge by Kading starting at $1,150 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Easton Park 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.
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91
Lincoln Ridge by KadingSign a 13 Month Lease, Get the 13th Month Free!3BR,1BA$1.14
Carman Estates2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Rosemont PlaceB5 - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.15
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$1.07
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.02
Next Level Apartments - Deer RunB12BR,1BA$1.03
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.18
SomersetB12BR,1BA$1.11
Foxwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $2,129. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $695 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia ranges from $695 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,745.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.