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property at 1659 S Sonora Dr

$1,350

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Feb 6

1659 S Sonora Dr

ColumbiaMO65201

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Columbia, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, MO

Pricing Updated: 01/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, MO area range in price from $605 to $4,000 with an overall median price of $2,587. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Tiger Village Apartments at $695, The Links of Columbia at $605, and Auburn Hills at $700. 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$1,431$69545
The Links of Columbia$1,500$60570
Auburn Hills$1,744$70014
Mexico Gravel$1,775$80047
Broadway Farms$2,250$69550
Downtown Columbia$4,000$65058
Old Shoe Factory District$4,000$65053
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust$4,000$60561

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Grindstone at Columbia priced from $800. 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
Grindstone at Columbia2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$800
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$800
WoodlakeW-A2BR,1BA$804
Columbia Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$863
Stadium Apartments2 Bed - Standard2BR,1BA$900
Tiger VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$943
Heather Ridge2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$975
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$986
Keeneland Downs ApartmentsSecretariat, 2x1, 800 sqft, Tier 12BR,1BA$1,100
Jenne Hill Townhomes & Seasons Brook EstatesMOJSB SBE 2x1.5 1200sqft2BR,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at The Residences at Old Hawthorne in the in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 4BR/2.5BA Model at Cross Creek Villas starting at $1,499 with a $0.75 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.
The Residences at Old Hawthorne3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Cross Creek Villas4BR/2.5BA4BR,2.5BA$0.75
5-Rolling Rock Apartments4BR/3.0BA4BR,3BA$0.97
River Birch ApartmentsRiver Birch WestW/Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.10
Four Winds ApartmentsThe Oakridge3BR,2BA$0.98
The Hill3 Bed 3 Bath Apartment3BR,3BA$1.11
Grayson at Columbia2BR/2.5BA - 22F2BR,2.5BA$0.77
Grindstone at Columbia2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.77
The Lyfe @ Missouri2x22BR,2BA$0.82
The Quarters ColumbiaB - 2x22BR,2BA$1.01

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Columbia, MO

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 256 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO with pricing that ranges from $605 to $4,000. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $800 to $3,900.

    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 $800 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,850.

    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 $625 to $3,787, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $605.

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