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600 Hardin St

ColumbiaMO65203

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801 N Ann St

ColumbiaMO65201
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213 N Ann St

ColumbiaMO65201

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3408 Balboa Ln

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1516 Sylvan LnColumbia, MO 65202
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Columbia, MO Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, MO

Pricing Updated: 06/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, MO area range in price from $825 to $4,000 with an overall median price of $2,363. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Auburn Hills at $1,195, The Links of Columbia at $825, and Downtown Columbia at $825. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Auburn Hills$1,597$1,19512
The Links of Columbia$1,935$82538
Downtown Columbia$2,275$82526
Mexico Gravel$2,275$8257
Old Shoe Factory District$2,275$82530
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust$2,275$87531
Tiger Village Apartments$2,275$95011
Broadway Farms$4,000$9502

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Columbia Square Townhome Apartments in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood priced from $510. The Links at Columbia in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbia Square Townhome Apartments2x12BR,1BA$510
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$775
Grindstone Canyon2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$815
Broadway ApartmentsThe Broadhurst2BR,1BA$925
Heather Ridge2 bedroom2BR,1BA$940
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$946
Tiger Village1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$956
Columbia Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$971

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.92 price per square foot 4B 2.5B UP Model at CROSS CREEK VILLAS in the in the Auburn Hills neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the The Truman Model at The Collective at Columbia starting at $875 with a $0.63 price per square foot . 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.
CROSS CREEK VILLAS4B 2.5B UP4BR,2.5BA$0.92
The Collective at ColumbiaThe Truman2BR,2.5BA$0.63
Wellington Manor3 BR W/ Garages3BR,2BA$1.02
Grayson Cottages2BR/2.5BA - 22F2BR,2.5BA$0.73
Grindstone Canyon3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$0.51
Rock Quarry VillageThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$0.99
Campus Lodge4x44BR,4BA$0.49
Columbia Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
1615 Sylvan Ln, Unit 1G1615 Sylvan Ln2BR,1BA$0.89
2611 Quail Dr, Unit A2611 Quail Dr2BR,1BA$0.94

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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 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 $775 at The Links at Columbia.

    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 $510 at Columbia Square Townhome Apartments.

    What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

    The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Keeneland Downs Apartments and starts from $1,250.

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