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Columbia, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, MO

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, MO area range in price from $595 to $3,296 with an overall median price of $2,035. The three Columbia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mexico Gravel at $675, Tiger Village Apartments at $640, and Broadway Farms at $640. 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$1,400$67525
Tiger Village Apartments$1,411$64043
Broadway Farms$1,490$64035
Auburn Hills$1,532$85011
The Links of Columbia$2,050$59544
Downtown Columbia$2,800$62538
Old Shoe Factory District$2,800$62536
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust$2,800$59540

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. Grindstone at Columbia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $640. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbia Square Townhome Apartments2x12BR,1BA$510
Grindstone at Columbia2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$640
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$800
Columbia Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$858
WoodlakeW-A2BR,1BA$874
Library Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Heather Ridge2 bedroom2BR,1BA$980
Tiger Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,007
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.85 price per square foot 3/2.5 Model at THE FALLS OF COLUMBIA in the starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 4B 2.5B UP Model at CROSS CREEK VILLAS starting at $1,799 with a $0.90 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 FALLS OF COLUMBIA3/2.53BR,2.5BA$0.85
CROSS CREEK VILLAS4B 2.5B UP4BR,2.5BA$0.90
16 N 10th StFour Bed Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.43
The Collective at ColumbiaThe Truman2BR,2.5BA$0.63
Grayson at Columbia2BR/2.5BA - 22F2BR,2.5BA$0.65
Grindstone at Columbia2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.62
The DenB22BR,2BA$0.87
Columbia Square Townhome Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.61
The Landing CoMoA - 2x22BR,2BA$0.99
The Quarters ColumbiaB - 2x22BR,2BA$0.98

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Columbia, MO
Population: 123,180

Ranked #225

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    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 227 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO with pricing that ranges from $570 to $3,296. There are also 203 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $795 to $4,950.

    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 $795 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,765.

    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 $570 to $3,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $580.

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