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Columbia, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, MO

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, MO area range in price from $595 to $3,320 with an overall median price of $1,685. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Columbia at $625, Tenth Hitt Elm Locust at $595, and Old Shoe Factory District at $625. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Columbia$1,590$62530
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust$1,590$59533
Old Shoe Factory District$1,642$62532
Tiger Village Apartments$1,695$64020
Broadway Farms$1,721$64012
Mexico Gravel$1,722$75924
Auburn Hills$1,750$1,05013
The Links of Columbia$1,775$59527

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 $800. 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$800
Grindstone Canyon2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$815
Broadway ApartmentsThe Broadhurst2BR,1BA$925
Keeneland Downs ApartmentsSecretariat Floor Plan - 2 Bedrooms/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,025
WoodlakeW-A2BR,1BA$1,046
Providence Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Ashwood Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,300
Lake Broadway TownhomesFurnished 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO

As of July 27, 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 Cambridge 3 Bed 2.5 Bath (2 Story) Model at Manor Homes starting at $1,750 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood. 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
Manor HomesCambridge 3 Bed 2.5 Bath (2 Story)3BR,2.5BA$1.17
The Collective at ColumbiaThe Truman2BR,2.5BA$0.63
Wellington Manor3 BR W/ Garages3BR,2BA$1.02
Four Winds3 Bedroom TH3BR,2BA$1.27
Grayson Cottages2BR/2.5BA - 22F2BR,2.5BA$0.73
Lake Broadway TownhomesFurnished 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.17
Grindstone Canyon2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.78
Broadway ApartmentsThe Broadhurst Renovated2BR,1BA$1.21
WoodlakeW-A2BR,1BA$1.39

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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 Columbia

    What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?

    There are currently 230 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO with pricing that ranges from $559 to $3,320. There are also 219 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $750 to $3,580.

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

    Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia ranges from $750 to $3,580 with an average monthly rent of $1,609.

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

    For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia range from $595 to $3,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $559.

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