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2944 Chalybeate RdSmiths Grove, KY 42171
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Columbia, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Meadow Pointe Apartments priced from $699. River Glow Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadow Pointe ApartmentsMeadow Pointe 1 BR1BR,1BA$699
River Glow ApartmentsOne Bedroom / On Bath1BR,1BA$700
Towne Commons Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$773
River ValleyOne-Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$795
Buckingham Apartments021BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, KY and Nearby

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.87 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at BlackBranch Apartments in the starting from $999. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at The Grasslands starting at $1,050 with a $0.95 price per square foot . 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.
BlackBranch Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
The Grasslands3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$0.95
Parks at Vine2 Bed, Type A2BR,2BA$1.11
Woodside Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.81
New Construction--2 Bed 2 Bath2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Vineland Carriage Homes ApartmentsSM 2 BDRM GAR2BR,2BA$0.94
Fry Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.01
5850 Otte Ct2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
269 Old Porter Pike2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Towne Commons Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.91

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Getting Around Columbia, KY

Walk Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

19 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $699 at Meadow Pointe Apartments.

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 $750 at River Glow Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Grasslands and starts from $1,050.

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