The Collective at Columbia Apartments, columbia-mo

I have 3 roommates, and every month my portion of the electricity bill is over $100 due to the poor insulation and cheap building materials used for these apartments. It is also worth noting that in the summer my bedroom upstairs never gets below 75 degrees and can get up to 84 degrees during the day with the AC set to 68 degrees. I have submitted multiple maintenance requests, and each time something completely useless is done, like changing the air filter. I would recommend finding an apartment complex that is properly built and insulated. This place is not worth what they’re charging Update: The Collective reached out since posting my original review above and told me their head maintenance employee looked at the HVAC and found no issues. Please watch the video attached and tell me again that there is no issue

I LOVE living at the Collective! I lived her last year and renewed my lease for this year, which locked in my price at a very low and reasonable rate! They provide a shuttle that takes you to and from campus, which drops off conveniently at Memorial Student Union. We haven’t had any issues that would need emergency maintenance, but we have used the regular maintenance a few. They have always showed up the day after I put in the request to fix whatever we issued. David, at the front office, has been extremely helpful anytime I’ve called to ask any questions or expressed any concerns. The staff is always willing to help. The amenities are great! There’s a massive pool, hot tub, grills, a gym, yoga room, dog park, basketball court, corn hole, and sand volleyball, which are all free to every resident. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else while spending my four years in Columbia!

I just moved to the collective this semester and so far so good. I will say make sure you have house slippers because down stairs can be cold at times since it’s not carpet but I am enjoying my stay and love the pool! Also the b shuttle is very convenient especially when there is literally no parking on campus . Just make sure you come 15-10 minutes early to the bus stop

Popular place. Nice big rooms, and common spaces. Flex your rent biweekly, credit reporting, and the entire property is well maintained. Fresh paint being done now. I spent a year here, and enjoyed my time. Location is prime. Quite at night. Safe. No riff raff the entire time I was there. Plenty of walking trails. Book early, it’s in demand.

I’ve loved living at The Collective! Our unit was clean, spacious, and odor-free when we moved in, which made settling in so easy. Maintenance is always quick to respond to any requests, which I really appreciate. The amenities—like the gym, pool, hot tub, and clubhouse—are all modern and well-maintained. The shuttle is super convenient, always arriving on time and dropping off right by Memorial, which is perfect for my classes. Plus, the bus driver is super friendly! The staff around the complex have also been helpful and kind, and host lots of fun events and free food for residents! I was very excited to renew my lease this year, especially at such a reasonable rate. Highly recommend The Collective!