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5549 Southfield DrSt. Louis, MO 63129
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THE OAKS AT SOUTH COUNTY

1194 Casa Brazilia DrSt. Louis, MO 63129
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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 Marina Villa 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$800
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$873
Concord Place Apartments1 Bedoom1BR,1BA$895
Greenway Trail ApartmentsRent Special! Limited Time Only! 1 Bedrooms for...1BR,1BA$900
The Port ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$929
Telegraph CrossingOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$945
4528 Nebraska Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
ReNew on Blues Apartments & TownhomesA11BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2633 Columbia Lakes Dr Model at 2633 Columbia Lakes Dr, Unit 2B in the in the Metro East neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the B9 Model at Lyon Apartments starting at $1,276 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Princeton Heights 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.
2633 Columbia Lakes Dr, Unit 2B2633 Columbia Lakes Dr2BR,2BA$1.44
Lyon ApartmentsB92BR,2BA$1.24
Green Park GardensTwo Bedroom Updated2BR,2BA$1.41
ReNew Cross CreekValencia1BR,1BA$1.34
Greenway Trail ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...2BR,1BA$1.41
Tuscany Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.21
4528 Nebraska Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.42
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.31
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.24

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Getting Around Columbia, IL

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29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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.

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