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Columbia, IL Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,181 | $995 | $1,850 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,380 | $650 | $2,300 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,169 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
| Columbia 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,970 | $2,970 | $2,970 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Chapel View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Jefferson Townhomes | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $873 |
| Concord Place Apartments | 1 Bedoom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2633 Columbia Lakes Dr, Unit 2B | 2633 Columbia Lakes Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Lyon Apartments | B9 | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Green Park Gardens | Two Bedroom Updated | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| ReNew Cross Creek | Valencia | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Greenway Trail Apartments | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Tuscany Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 4528 Nebraska Apartments LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Jefferson Townhomes | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Cottonwood Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
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There are currently 52 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL with pricing that ranges from $695 to $1,880. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $600 to $3,000.
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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 $1,660.
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