Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, MO from $800 (15 Rentals)

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Downtown Columbia, Columbia, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Columbia area of Columbia, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Columbia Square Townhome Apartments priced from $510. Element Communities Downtown Columbia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $759. Here are the most affordable Downtown Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbia Square Townhome Apartments2x12BR,1BA$510
Element Communities Downtown Columbia4BR/4BA - Bretona Upgrade4BR,4BA$759
Columbia Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$873
WoodlakeW-C2BR,1BA$874
Kitty Hawk Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbia, MO

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Columbia area is the $0.97 price per square foot Sundeck Duplex Model at Manor Homes in the in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Downtown Columbia apartment is the #501 Model at NorthLight Luxury Lofts starting at $2,300 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Manor HomesSundeck Duplex3BR,2.5BA$0.97
NorthLight Luxury Lofts#5012BR,2BA$1.56
905 Alley A, Unit Unit101905 Alley A2BR,2BA$1.38
2712 Quail Dr, Unit A2712 Quail Dr3BR,2BA$1.00
Lake Broadway TownhomesFurnished 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
Broadway Village ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.04
Columbia Square Townhome Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.76
10 s 9th st, Unit Apt. B10 s 9th st2BR,2BA$1.10
Ashwood Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.49
WoodlakeW-A2BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Columbia?

There are currently 106 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbia, MO with pricing that ranges from $595 to $4,301. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Columbia ranging from $825 to $3,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Columbia ranges from $825 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,565.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Columbia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Columbia range from $939 to $4,301, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $630.

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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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Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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