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Edelweiss Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Edelweiss Apartments

251 Veterans PkyColumbia, IL 62236
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From Arch to Apartment: The St. Louis Insider's Guide to Renting Near the Area's Top Employers

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229 W Steins St
1 Bedroom Apartments

229 W Steins St

229 W Steins StSt. Louis, MO 63111
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5820 S Grand Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5820 S Grand Blvd

5812-5824 S Grand BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63111

St. Louis's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about St. Louis and the best places to live with original content written by our St. Louis, MO Local Expert Taryn Shorr-Mckee

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7500 Morganford Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7500 Morganford Rd

7500 Morganford RdSt. Louis, MO 63116
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Parkshire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkshire Apartments

7315 Hampshire DrSt. Louis, MO 63109
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Columbia, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Cottonwood Village in the East St. Louis neighborhood priced from $695. Chapel View Apartments in the Dutchtown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Chapel View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$775
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$845
Telegraph CrossingOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$850
7201 Gravois1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$945
Parkshire ApartmentsWillmore2BR,1BA$945
Southfield Apartments2Bd/1Ba2BR,1BA$950
ReNew on Blues Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,029
Tuscany Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL and Nearby

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Lyon School Apartments in the in the Princeton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,517. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Standard Third Floor Model at Bridgewater Apartments starting at $1,175 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the River Breeze Estates 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.
Lyon School Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.03
Bridgewater ApartmentsStandard Third Floor2BR,2BA$1.12
Parkshire ApartmentsWillmore2BR,1BA$1.01
Southfield Apartments2Bd/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.06
Grant's TrailOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,2BA$1.35
Tuscany Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.25
7201 Gravois1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.35
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.27
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.24

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the St. Louis, MO metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $695 at Cottonwood Village.

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 $795 at Cottonwood Village.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Jefferson Townhomes and starts from $1,180.

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St. Louis is a historic city of neighborhoods — nearly 80 of them — each with its own personality, rhythm, and everyday comforts.

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Finding the right neighborhood to rent near your St. Louis college or university isn’t just about convenience.

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