Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia, MO from $950 (13 Rentals)

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property at 4823 E Prairie Cir
$1,050

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Total Monthly Price$1,050
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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4823 E Prairie Cir

ColumbiaMO65201

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property at 4325 Ludwick Blvd
$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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4325 Ludwick Blvd

ColumbiaMO65203
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property at 442 N Shiloh Ave
$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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442 N Shiloh Ave

ColumbiaMO65201
property at 460 N Shiloh Ave
$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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460 N Shiloh Ave, Unit 462

460 N Shiloh Ave
ColumbiaMO65201

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, MO

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, MO area range in price from $650 to $3,000 with an overall median price of $1,223. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mexico Gravel at $1,089, The Links of Columbia at $1,199, and Broadway Farms at $1,207. 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$80050
The Links of Columbia$1,199$65051
Broadway Farms$1,207$71029
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust$1,219$65077
Old Shoe Factory District$1,222$65083
Tiger Village Apartments$1,227$71064
Downtown Columbia$1,264$65085
Auburn Hills$1,625$90013

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, MO is a 3 Beds unit found at Columbia Square Apartments in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood priced from $721. The Domain at Columbia in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $754. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbia Square ApartmentsColumbia Square Three Bedroom (Affordable - Income3BR,1BA$721
The Domain at ColumbiaD1-HC4BR,4BA$754
Benton Stephens Apartments1x11BR,1BA$800
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$800
BrooksideAurora Three3BR,3BA$879

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO

As of September 09, 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 4BR/2.5BA Model at Cross Creek Villas starting at $1,549 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Auburn Hills 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.
1513 Bouchelle Ave1x11BR,1BA$0.29
Cross Creek Villas4BR/2.5BA4BR,2.5BA$0.77
The RowThe Mizzou4BR,3BA$0.40
River Birch ApartmentsRiver Birch on the Bluffs2BR,2BA$1.10
Cottage GroveTownhomes2BR,2.5BA$1.04
Grayson at Columbia2BR/2.5BA - 22F2BR,2.5BA$0.77
The Landing CoMoB - 4x44BR,4BA$0.58
Grindstone at Columbia2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.85
Columbia Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.06
The DenB12BR,2BA$1.02

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Columbia, MO

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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 type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?

    There are currently 272 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO with pricing that ranges from $649 to $3,000. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $950 to $3,100.

    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 $950 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,834.

    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 $721 to $2,775, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $2,599. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

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