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Columbia, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, MO

Pricing Updated: 06/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, MO area range in price from $559 to $4,000 with an overall median price of $2,084. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Tiger Village Apartments at $640, Auburn Hills at $810, and Downtown Columbia at $595. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Tiger Village Apartments$1,400$64021
Auburn Hills$1,875$81014
Downtown Columbia$1,875$59536
Old Shoe Factory District$1,875$59535
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust$1,875$59539
The Links of Columbia$1,875$55942
Mexico Gravel$1,900$81019
Broadway Farms$4,000$80012

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 $775. Woodlake in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $810. 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$775
WoodlakeW-A2BR,1BA$810
Grindstone Canyon2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$815
Broadway ApartmentsSpacious 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$825
Stadium ApartmentsThe Greenbriar2BR,1BA$925
Heather Ridge2 bedroom2BR,1BA$945
Tiger Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$951
Columbia Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$981
Stephens Park ApartmentsDeluxe 1 Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$995
Keeneland Downs ApartmentsSecretariat Floor Plan - 2 Bedrooms/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4/2.5 Model at THE FALLS OF COLUMBIA in the starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 4B 2.5B UP Model at CROSS CREEK VILLAS starting at $1,849 with a $0.92 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.
THE FALLS OF COLUMBIA4/2.54BR,2.5BA$0.90
CROSS CREEK VILLAS4B 2.5B UP4BR,2.5BA$0.92
The Collective at ColumbiaThe Truman2BR,2.5BA$0.63
Wellington Manor3 BR W/ Garages3BR,2BA$1.02
Grayson Cottages2BR/2.5BA - 22F2BR,2.5BA$0.73
Grindstone Canyon3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$0.51
Rock Quarry VillageThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$0.99
Campus Lodge4x44BR,4BA$0.49
Broadway Village ApartmentsModel2BR,1BA$1.04
Columbia Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03

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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 241 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO with pricing that ranges from $559 to $4,000. There are also 243 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $725 to $3,795.

    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 $725 to $3,795 with an average monthly rent of $1,495.

    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 $4,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $559.

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