
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL (54 Rentals)


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2633 Columbia Lakes Dr

Edelweiss Apartments

107 Hawthorne Pl

104 Hawthorne Pl

108 Hawthorne Pl

109 Hawthorne Pl

105 Hawthorne Pl

106 Hawthorne Pl

Storyboard on Main
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Grant's Trail

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Heritage Estates

The Vineyards

Kingston Apartments

Evergreen Manor

Cottonwood Village

4021 Iowa
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Hunters Ridge STL

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Heatherbrook

Green Park Gardens

1009 Ernest St

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262 St John Dr

1901 Doris Ave

152 W Etta Ave

222 St John Dr

Gateway Accessible Housing III

Sylvan Springs Senior

Maryville Gardens III

5820 S Grand Blvd

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $761 | $695 | $849 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,057 | $695 | $1,949 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $795 | $2,359 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $1,130 | $1,604 |
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Largest Available Columbia and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IL is found at Lyon School Apartments in the Princeton Heights neighborhood and is 1,478 square feet priced from $1,517. Canyon Creek in the River Breeze Estates neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,080 square feet and currently listed start at $1,515. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Columbia:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon School Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 1,478 Sq Ft | $1,517 |
| Canyon Creek | Strata | 1,080 Sq Ft | $1,515 |
| Bridgewater Apartments | Standard Third Floor | 1,050 Sq Ft | $1,175 |
| Hunters Ridge STL | Aspen | 1,025 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
| 4528 Nebraska | 2BR/2.0BA | 950 Sq Ft | $1,345 |
| Storyboard on Main | Main B1 | 950 Sq Ft | $1,140 |
| Parkshire Apartments | Willmore | 932 Sq Ft | $1,045 |
| Jefferson Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | 925 Sq Ft | $975 |
| Southfield Apartments | 2Bd/1Ba | 900 Sq Ft | $1,095 |
| Heatherbrook | 2BR/2.0BA | 862 Sq Ft | $1,185 |
Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 06, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IL is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model starting from $795 at Cottonwood Village in the East St. Louis neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom Model at Covington Place Apartments starting at $842 in the Green Park neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,298. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Columbia:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Village | 2 Beds, 1 bath | $795 |
| Covington Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom | $842 |
| Jefferson Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | $975 |
| Tuscany Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,030 |
| Parkshire Apartments | Willmore | $1,045 |
| Kingston Apartments | 2 Bedroom Hillside | $1,049 |
| Southfield Apartments | 2Bd/1Ba | $1,095 |
| Storyboard on Main | Main B1 | $1,140 |
| Bridgewater Apartments | Standard Third Floor | $1,175 |
| Heatherbrook | 2BR/2.0BA | $1,185 |
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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 $1,298.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,478 square feet unit starting from $1,517 at Lyon School Apartments.
What is the average size for Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 848 sq ft.
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