Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, CA from $1,100 (14 Rentals)

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Columbia, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, CA is a Studio unit found at Sierra Glen Apartments in the Northwest Modesto neighborhood priced from $1,125. 120 E Fairmont Ave in the Central Modesto neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Glen ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,295
Shepherd Street Apartments165 Shepherd StStudio,1BA$1,295
Greenbriar Villa ApartmentsThe Stanton1BR,1BA$1,375
The Redwoods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, CA and Nearby

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.47 price per square foot 213 Model at Capistrano Park Duplex's in the in the Bing Cherry neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Mustang Model at Harvest Apartments starting at $1,674 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Claremont Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Capistrano Park Duplex's2133BR,3BA$1.47
Harvest ApartmentsMustang2BR,1BA$1.71
TRAILS AT 2112The Dunhaven2BR,2BA$2.15
Standiford Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom S2BR,1BA$2.24
Garden East Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
The Redwoods Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.14
The Edge at LakewoodVictoria2BR,1BA$2.26
120 E Fairmont Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.62
Shepherd Street Apartments165 Shepherd StStudio ,1BA$1.62
Brooks LandingBungalow1BR,1BA$2.23

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Getting Around Columbia, CA

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia is at Sierra Glen Apartments listed at $1,125.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $1,295 at 120 E Fairmont Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is starting from $1,674 at Harvest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Capistrano Park Duplex's and starts from $1,725.

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