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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO

136 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO. 136 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $500 Apartments Under $800 Apartments Under $900 Apartments Under $1,000 Apartments Under $1,100

Apartments Under $500

  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    408 Circus Avenue, Columbia, MO 65201
    STUDIO $475
    1 BED $1,100
    3 BEDS $1,160+

Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with a leather couch and a coffee table
    Today

    5000 Clark Lane, Columbia, MO 65202
    1 BED $740
    2 BEDS $905

Apartments Under $900

  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
    Today

    1705 Hinkson Avenue, Columbia, MO 65201
    1 BED $800
    2 BEDS $900

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    305 Tiger Lane, Columbia, MO 65203
    1 BED $919+
    2 BEDS $981+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    2401 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
    1 BED $998+
    2 BEDS $932+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    2206 Whitegate Dr., Columbia, MO 65202
    1 BED $938+
    2 BEDS $1,016+

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a living room with a couch and a television
    Today

    2012 West Ash St., Columbia, MO 65203
    1 BED $1,014+
    2 BEDS $1,068+
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Getting around in Columbia, MO

33 /100
Car-Dependent
61 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 33, Bike Score®: 61

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia, MO?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $475 and $4,370.

How many cheap rentals are available in Columbia, MO on RentCafe?

There are 78 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Columbia, MO were last updated on 21 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Columbia, MO?

The average Columbia, MO cheap apartment size is 701 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Columbia, MO?

Cheap apartments in Columbia, MO are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Columbia, MO?

A cheap apartment in Columbia, MO offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Columbia, MO? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Columbia, MO has never been easier. We feature 136 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Columbia, MO average. What is a cheap rent in Columbia, MO? The average apartment rent in Columbia is $1,667 per month so any rental south of $1,333 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Columbia, MO rents go as low as $475/mo.

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