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104 Clinkscales RdColumbia, MO 65203
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, MO

Pricing Updated: 08/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, MO area range in price from $650 to $3,787 with an overall median price of $1,191. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mexico Gravel at $1,089, Tiger Village Apartments at $1,105, and Old Shoe Factory District at $1,150. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Mexico Gravel$1,089$75033
Tiger Village Apartments$1,105$90017
Old Shoe Factory District$1,150$65040
The Links of Columbia$1,195$65035
Downtown Columbia$1,197$65055
Broadway Farms$1,220$71018
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust$1,234$65041
Auburn Hills$1,495$90012

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Links at Columbia in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood priced from $800. Broadway Apartments in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$800
Broadway ApartmentsSpacious 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$900
James Dale ApartmentsJamesdale2BR,1BA$950
WoodlakeW-A2BR,1BA$984
Stadium ApartmentsThe Greenbriar2BR,1BA$995
BrooksideWestmere4BR,4BA$1,029
Heather RidgeArbor2BR,1BA$1,039
North Hampton Village2BR - 1BTH2BR,1BA$1,075
Library Place Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Montmartre Apartments2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.29 price per square foot 1x1 Model at 1513 Bouchelle Ave in the in the Downtown Columbia neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the The Mizzou Model at The Row starting at $699 with a $0.39 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.
1513 Bouchelle Ave1x11BR,1BA$0.29
The RowThe Mizzou4BR,3BA$0.39
Jenne Hill TownhomesJenne Hill - 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome4BR,2.5BA$1.08
River Birch ApartmentsRiver Birch on the Bluffs2BR,2BA$1.10
1530 Citadel Dr, Unit 15301530 Citadel Dr4BR,3BA$1.00
Cottage GroveTownhomes2BR,2.5BA$1.04
The Landing CoMoB - 4x44BR,4BA$0.58
BrooksideAirmont2BR,2BA$1.17
Campus Lodge4x44BR,4BA$0.54
James Dale ApartmentsJamesdale2BR,1BA$1.12

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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.

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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

    What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia?

    The cheapest apartment in Columbia is The Links at Columbia which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Columbia costs $1,191.

    What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia?

    Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 43 regular apartments in Columbia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

    How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbia?

    Cheap apartments in Columbia have an average cost of $394 which is $797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia.

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