Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MS from $500 (41 Rentals)

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Oak Grove Courts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Grove Courts

57 Hillcrest DrHattiesburg, MS 39402
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The Grande at Sehoy
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The Grande at Sehoy

259 W Hills DrHattiesburg, MS 39402
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Columbia, MS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, MS is a 1 Bed unit found at Main Street Villas priced from $599. Cedarwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Main Street Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$599
Cedarwood Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$699
Heritage At MidtownOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$750
The Hub on 4th1 bd 1 ba1BR,1BA$750
The Grande at Hub City2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$755
Forest Royale Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$790
Blainewood Oaks2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$795
Brookland Trace1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$799
Point O'Woods ApartmentsThe Deluxe1BR,1BA$799
Mark IV Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MS and Nearby

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.82 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Park Pines Apartments in the starting from $1,104. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the B1 Cottage Floor Plan - Sold Out! Model at The Cottages of Hattiesburg starting at $800 with a $0.63 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.
Park Pines Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.82
The Cottages of HattiesburgB1 Cottage Floor Plan - Sold Out!2BR,2BA$0.63
Magnolia Square4BR/1.5BA4BR,1.5BA$0.83
Beverly Manor2.5 Bd 1.5 Ba Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.86
The Grande at Sehoy2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.90
Shenandoah Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Mark IV Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.95
Mark V Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.95
The Grande at Timberwood2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.98
Main Street Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00

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35 / 100

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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 $599 at Main Street Villas.

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 $755 at The Grande at Hub City.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Grande at Hub City and starts from $925.

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