Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Shoe Factory District Columbia, MO from $650 (42 Rentals)

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$1,000 - $1,275
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400 Mimosa Ct

ColumbiaMO65201

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100-104 E Stewart Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100-104 E Stewart Rd

100-104 E Stewart RdColumbia, MO 65203
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Deerfield Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Deerfield Apartments

1516 Sylvan LnColumbia, MO 65202
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2941 Leeway Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2941 Leeway Dr

2941 Leeway DrColumbia, MO 65202

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917 Alley A
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

917 Alley A

917 Alley AColumbia, MO 65201
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1012 E Broadway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1012 E Broadway

1012 E BroadwayColumbia, MO 65201
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Old Shoe Factory District, Columbia, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Shoe Factory District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Shoe Factory District area of Columbia, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Benton Stephens Apartments priced from $800. The Domain at Columbia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $809. Here are the most affordable Old Shoe Factory District apartments for rent in Columbia, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Benton Stephens Apartments1x11BR,1BA$800
The Domain at ColumbiaD1-HC4BR,4BA$809
BrooksideCambroda One4BR,4BA$899
Stadium ApartmentsThe Greenbriar2BR,1BA$995
WoodlakeW-A2BR,1BA$999
Parkway ApartmentsTier 2: Renovated Apartment2BR,1BA$1,030
Library Place Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Frederick Building1 Bed/ 2 Bath - Female Roommate Matching2BR,2BA$1,195
Anthony Street Condos2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,200
Stephens Park ApartmentsDeluxe Two Bedroom Apartment Home2BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Shoe Factory District, MO

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Shoe Factory District area is the $0.29 price per square foot 1x1 Model at 1513 Bouchelle Ave in the in the Downtown Columbia neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Old Shoe Factory District apartment is the Townhomes Model at Cottage Grove starting at $1,450 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Shoe Factory District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1513 Bouchelle Ave1x11BR,1BA$0.29
Cottage GroveTownhomes2BR,2.5BA$1.04
Lake Broadway TownhomesLake Broadway Townhomes2BR,2BA$1.19
Frederick Building1 Bed/ 2 Bath - Female Roommate Matching2BR,2BA$1.26
Anthony Street Condos2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.41
Library Place Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.38
WoodlakeW-A2BR,1BA$1.32
Parkway ApartmentsTier 2: Renovated Apartment2BR,1BA$1.37
Stadium ApartmentsThe Greenbriar2BR,1BA$1.36
Benton Stephens Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.23

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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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Old Shoe Factory District, Columbia, MO

Ranked #5

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Shoe Factory District Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Shoe Factory District?

The cheapest apartment in Old Shoe Factory District is Benton Stephens Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Old Shoe Factory District costs $1,229.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Shoe Factory District?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 40 regular apartments in Old Shoe Factory District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Old Shoe Factory District?

Cheap apartments in Old Shoe Factory District have an average cost of $348 which is $881 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Shoe Factory District.

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