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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL and Nearby

As of September 15, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL with pricing that ranges from $665 to $1,849. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $600 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia ranges from $600 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,245.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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