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property at 105 N Garth Ave

105 N Garth Ave

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property at 213 N Ann St

213 N Ann St

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property at 1108 Coats St

1108 Coats St

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property at 801 N Ann St

801 N Ann St

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Deerfield Apartments
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Deerfield Apartments

1516 Sylvan LnColumbia, MO 65202
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The View
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The View

2901 W Rollins RdColumbia, MO 65203
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1012 E Broadway
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1012 E Broadway

1012 E BroadwayColumbia, MO 65201
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River Birch Apartments
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River Birch Apartments

2803 S Providence RdColumbia, MO 65203
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Brookside
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Brookside

219 S 9th StColumbia, MO 65201
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Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 20, 2025

There are currently 41 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Columbia, MO that range in price from $625 to $1,949. Downtown Columbia, Mexico Gravel and Old Shoe Factory District are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Columbia with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Columbia7$957$625
Mexico Gravel7$905$800
Old Shoe Factory District7$1,107$625
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust7$1,120$625
The Links of Columbia6$1,020$625
Tiger Village Apartments5$1,085$834
Broadway Farms2$1,007$800

Largest Available Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, MO is found at Aria Discovery LLC and is 776 square feet priced from $1,650. Grindstone at Columbia has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 740 square feet and currently listed start at $1. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Aria Discovery LLCPrima776 Sq Ft$1,650
Grindstone at Columbia1BR/1/BA - L740 Sq FtCall for Rates
Columbia Crossing1 Bedroom682 Sq Ft$853
The Links at ColumbiaCustom Deluxe III with Breezeway665 Sq Ft$910
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom640 Sq Ft$982
Brookside DowntownAtlas615 Sq Ft$1,599
Library Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA600 Sq Ft$900
Tiger VillageOne Bedroom One Bath Renovated513 Sq Ft$923

Cheapest Available Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 20, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, MO is the Classic Deluxe II Model starting from $800 at The Links at Columbia in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Columbia Crossing starting at $853 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,352. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II$800
Columbia Crossing1 Bedroom$853
Library Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA$900
Tiger VillageOne Bedroom One Bath Renovated$923
Grindstone at Columbia1BR/1BA$965
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom$982
Aria Discovery LLCPresto$1,200
Brookside DowntownAtlas$1,599

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Columbia Overview

Apartments in Columbia, MO are plentiful and all of them have their own personality. Your preferences are sure to align perfectly with one of them. If you’re looking for a city that’s teeming with ethnic diversity, you’ll love Columbia. It’s the perfect example of a melting pot at its finest. This southern city will offer you a wonderful place to call home.

Why live in Columbia, MO?

Several qualities make Columbia a unique and desirable city. Since there aren't any large cities too close by, it'll be easy to get away when that is needed. If you wind up wanting more city than you have, by traveling several hours east, you can visit the sprawling city of St. Louis. Columbia makes a wonderful retreat from harsh winters of the North and boasts numerous examples of natural beauty. The mighty Missouri River can be reached by a short drive to the southwest.

Columbia, MO
Population: 123,180

Ranked #225

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Columbia, MO

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Columbia, MO Area Reviews

    Unknown • 4+ years in Columbia

    April 14, 2025

    The prices that the landlords have raised rent to is absolutely INSANE in this town. For places not even updated it really makes this town look like it's ran by a bunch of slum lords just collecting that high rent check and taking full advantage of people that have no other choice but to rent. This is embarrassing. There needs to be laws put in place on year make and model of place so people aren't being taken full advantage of...This is awful and any landlord out there knows they are so wrong for doing people like this PERIOD!

    Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartments

    How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?

    The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,352.

    What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?

    Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 776 square feet unit starting from $1,650 at Aria Discovery LLC.

    What is the average size for Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

    The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 480 sq ft.

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