
Homes for Rent in Columbia, MO Under $1,500 (32 Rentals)


431 Maple Grove Way

1321 Paris Rd

2501 Brookside Ct

1104 Coats St

1601 Steamboat Ln

704 Glenstone Dr

1407 E Walnut St
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106 Grn Mdws Rd

2509 Willowbrook Ct

507 Banks Ave

1615 High Quest Cir

1201 Old Hwy 63 N

4339 W Bethany Dr

1331 Valley Creek Ln

4170 Bethel St, Unit 210
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1626 Anthony St

442 N Shiloh Ave

460 N Shiloh Ave, Unit 462

3016 Alpine Dr, Unit Available Unit

8303 W Southeast Ct

4409-11 Derby Ridge Dr

131 Maple Grove Way

2525-2527-2527 E Heying Dr
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4916 Brown Station Rd

202 Sieville Ave, Unit 84

4823 E Prairie Cir

500 W Worley St

742 Demaret Dr, Unit 2

4916 Brown Station Rd

6121 N Wagon Trail Rd, Unit 2

505 Columbia Dr
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Columbia, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,937 | $895 | $2,600 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,714 | $1,050 | $2,975 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,040 | $1,345 | $3,500 |
| Columbia 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,475 | $1,500 | $3,200 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Unknown • 4+ years in Columbia
April 14, 2025The 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 273 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO with pricing that ranges from $600 to $3,787. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $895 to $3,500.
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 $895 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,836.
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 $1,050 to $2,975. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,345 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $609.
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