Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, MO (152 Rentals)

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When Life Happens: Your Options for Ending a Rental Lease Early

Unexpected life events can force you to break your lease. Learn how to communicate with your landlord, negotiate a solution, and understand your legal options for early termination.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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property at 400 Mimosa Ct

400 Mimosa Ct

ColumbiaMO65201
property at 213 N Ann St

213 N Ann St

ColumbiaMO65201
property at 1121 Ashland Rd

1121 Ashland Rd

ColumbiaMO65201

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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Downtown Columbia, Columbia, MO Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Columbia, Columbia, MO

Ranked #3

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Missouri and customized analysis for Central Columbia. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have kids when you rent. Downtown Columbia has established a name for itself as a good neighborhood for families, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and access to highly-rated learning and education resources.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area has now become known as one of the A-list communities for dog and cat owners, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Getting Around the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood in Columbia, MO

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Columbia

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Columbia ranges from $625 to $2,942 with an average monthly rent of $1,546.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Columbia cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Columbia range from $700 to $3,308. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,366.

How expensive are Downtown Columbia Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 23 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Columbia on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $939 to $1,800 - averaging $1,502 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.