Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO (18 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Columbia as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Campus Lodge
$559 - $2,236Short Term Available
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5 Months, 10 Months, 12 Months
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Campus Lodge

2900 Old Highway 63 SColumbia, MO 65201
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The Landing CoMo
$640 - $2,520Short Term Available
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1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Mon
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The Landing CoMo

301 Campusview DrColumbia, MO 65201
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Heather Ridge
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$980 - $1,959Short Term Available
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6 Months, 12 Months
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Heather Ridge

2401 W BroadwayColumbia, MO 65203
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From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

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Wynwood Townhouses
Short Term Available
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1 Month
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Wynwood Townhouses

4901 Aztec BlvdColumbia, MO 65202
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Ash Street Place Apartments
Short Term Available
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6 Months, 12 Months
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Ash Street Place Apartments

111A N Stadium BlvdColumbia, MO 65203
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The Links at Columbia
Short Term Available
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6 Months, 12 Months, 13 Months
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The Links at Columbia

4803 Clark LnColumbia, MO 65202
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Golf View Gardens Apartments
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Golf View Gardens Apartments

7400 E Saint Charles RdColumbia, MO 65202
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NewTown By Southern Properties
Short Term Available
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1 Month
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NewTown By Southern Properties

1930 Center StColumbia, MO 65203
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Walkers Ridge
Short Term Available
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6 Months, 12 Months
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Walkers Ridge

3905-3912 Gorham Oak DrColumbia, MO 65203

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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

Columbia, MO Area Reviews

    Unknown4+ 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 Columbia

    What is the current price range for One Bedroom Columbia Apartments for rent?

    Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Columbia ranges from $625 to $3,031 with an average monthly rent of $1,428.

    What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia cost?

    The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Columbia range from $640 to $3,403. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,519.

    How expensive are Columbia Three Bedroom Apartments?

    There are currently 74 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Columbia on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $595 to $3,000 - averaging $1,682 for the location.

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