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Walker Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walker Landing

1003 Walker AveElizabeth City, NC 27909
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Peanut Crossing

273 S Saratoga StSuffolk, VA 23434
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Columbia, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Westbridge Commons in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood priced from $904. Autumn Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westbridge Commons1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$904
Autumn Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Kingsbridge1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,164
Autumn Ridge Apartments II3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,182
Great Bridge Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath Eff.2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, NC and Nearby

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.65 price per square foot Herringbone II Model at Tattersall Chesapeake in the in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood starting from $2,602. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the The Dogwood Model at Magnolia Run starting at $2,308 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Greenbrier 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.
Tattersall ChesapeakeHerringbone II3BR,2BA$1.65
Magnolia RunThe Dogwood3BR,2BA$1.59
Emerald Lake3 Classic3BR,2BA$1.25
Autumn Ridge Apartments II3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.17
Lakes Of GreenbrierTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.66
Lake Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.57
Acorn Grove1 Bed w/ Bonus room2BR,1BA$1.56
Great Bridge Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath Eff.2BR,1BA$1.47
Westbridge Commons1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.27
Kingsbridge1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.64

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Getting Around Columbia, NC

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23 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

33 / 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 The Elliott Apartments listed at $1,275.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $904 at Westbridge Commons.

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 $1,250 at Great Bridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Autumn Ridge Apartments II and starts from $1,182.

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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