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property at 2309 Mace Dr

$700

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$700

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 20

2309 Mace Dr

ColumbiaMO65201
property at 406 W Southampton Dr

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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406 W Southampton Dr, Unit A

406 W Southampton Dr
ColumbiaMO65203

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property at 4823 E Prairie Cir

$1,050

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$1,050

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$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 1102 Range Line St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1102 Range Line St

ColumbiaMO65201
property at 460 N Shiloh Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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460 N Shiloh Ave, Unit 462

460 N Shiloh Ave
ColumbiaMO65201
property at 442 N Shiloh Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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442 N Shiloh Ave

ColumbiaMO65201

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property at 506 Noble Ct

$1,330

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$1,330

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$1,330

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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506 Noble Ct

ColumbiaMO65203

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

property at 307 Saint Joseph St

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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307 Saint Joseph St, Unit A

307 Saint Joseph St
ColumbiaMO65201

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Columbia, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, MO

Pricing Updated: 07/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, MO area range in price from $800 to $5,500 with an overall median price of $2,165. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Auburn Hills at $1,350, Mexico Gravel at $950, and The Links of Columbia at $800. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Auburn Hills$1,495$1,35034
Mexico Gravel$1,650$9504
The Links of Columbia$1,925$80063
Downtown Columbia$2,350$80035
Old Shoe Factory District$2,350$80036
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust$2,350$80040
Broadway Farms$2,400$1,1753
Tiger Village Apartments$2,800$1,17518

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Links at Columbia in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood priced from $800. Broadway Apartments in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$800
Broadway ApartmentsSpacious 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$875
Tiger VillageOne Bedroom One Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$956
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$965
Stadium ApartmentsThe Greenbriar2BR,1BA$970
WoodlakeW-A2BR,1BA$999
Montmartre Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,005
Heather RidgeLinden1BR,1BA$1,020
Forest VillageFV-A2BR,1BA$1,129
Deer Valley ApartmentsSpacious2BR,1BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.00 price per square foot The Dearborne Model at Walkers Ridge in the in the Broadway Farms neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the The Mizzou Model at The Row starting at $699 with a $0.39 price per square foot . 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.
Walkers RidgeThe Dearborne4BR,2.5BA$1.00
The RowThe Mizzou4BR,3BA$0.39
State ColumbiaThe Faurot3BR,3.5BA$0.49
Jenne Hill TownhomesJenne Hill - 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome4BR,2.5BA$1.05
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
Manor Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.09
Campus Lodge4x44BR,4BA$0.54
Wellington Manor2 BR2BR,2BA$1.13

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Columbia, MO

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

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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 266 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO with pricing that ranges from $609 to $3,787. There are also 260 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $700 to $4,800.

    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 $700 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,885.

    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 $810 to $3,787, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $609.

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