North Light Luxury Lofts
1200 E Walnut St,
Columbia, MO 65201
$2,400 - $2,500
2 Beds
This homey neighborhood lies a short drive or within the walking distance of Downtown Columbia's most renowned hot spots. The Blue Note jazz club on North 9th Street hosts international acts such as Arcade Fire and the Red Hot Chili Peppers as well as local groups. Restaurants and bars abound on Cherry Street, bringing with them the culinary culture of Missouri. With roomy apartments, sun-filled lofts, and an ambiance both hip and homespun, Downtown Columbia, Missouri welcomes new residents with a variety of living spaces.
Columbia values its artists so public artwork is everywhere, from murals found in the Boone County Courthouse on East Walnut Street and the Guitar Building on North Eighth Street to the Artrageous Weekend held in the fall on South 10th Street. This family-friendly festival celebrates Missouri's artists with the help of local businessmen and restaurateurs.
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Columbia is $994 for a studio, $2,229 for one bedroom, $1,114 for two bedrooms, and $2,265 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Columbia has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
Studio
510 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$994/month
Average Rent
1 BR
603 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,229/month
Average Rent
2 BR
972 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,114/month
Average Rent
3 BR
636 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,265/month
Average Rent
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Columbia - Columbia, MO is for everyday living.
Walker's Paradise
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Very Bikeable
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.