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property at 813-815 Courtois St

$695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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815D Courtois

813-815 Courtois St
St. LouisMO63111

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property at 814 Schirmer St

$895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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814C Schirmer

814 Schirmer St
St. LouisMO63111

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5820 South Grand
2 Bedroom Apartments

5820 South Grand

5818 S Grand BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63111
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THE OAKS AT SOUTH COUNTY
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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
5820 S Grand Blvd2 bedroom2BR,1BA$800
7201-05 Gravois Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$810
Southfield Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$825
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$843
Telegraph CrossingOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$845
6010-20 S Kingshighway LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL and Nearby

As of December 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 bedroom Model at 5820 S Grand Blvd in the in the Princeton Heights neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Wilmore Model at Parkshire Apartment starting at $1,043 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the St. Louis Hills 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.
5820 S Grand Blvd2 bedroom2BR,1BA$0.80
Parkshire ApartmentWilmore2BR,1BA$1.12
6010-20 S Kingshighway LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.94
7500 Morganford Rd2A1BR,1BA$1.12
605 S Main St605 S Main St2BR,1BA$1.06
Greenway Trail ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$1.20
7201-05 Gravois Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14
609 S Main St, Unit A609 S Main St1BR,1BA$1.10
Southfield Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.18
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.24

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Getting Around Columbia, IL

Walk Score®

28 / 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.

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 $1,150.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!