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Southfield Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southfield Apartments

5549 Southfield DrSt. Louis, MO 63129
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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
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$800
Telegraph CrossingOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$820
Kingston ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$849
Black Forest ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$861
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$888
4528 Nebraska Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Concord Place Apartments1 Bedoom1BR,1BA$895
Greenway Trail ApartmentsRent Special! Limited Time Only! 1 Bedrooms for...1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL and Nearby

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.36 price per square foot Strata Model at Canyon Creek in the in the River Breeze Estates neighborhood starting from $1,470. 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.
Canyon CreekStrata2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Lyon ApartmentsB92BR,2BA$1.24
6010-20 S Kingshighway LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Grant's TrailOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,2BA$1.35
Heatherbrook2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.31
Greenway Trail ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...2BR,1BA$1.29
4528 Nebraska Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.28
Black Forest ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.31
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.24

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Getting Around Columbia, IL

Walk Score®

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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia is at Chapel View Apartments listed at $750.

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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