
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, NC from $600 (18 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in Columbia.


Autumn Ridge Apartments

Tyler Run II

Autumn Ridge Apartments II

Great Bridge Apartments

Green Tree Apartments

Acorn Grove

The Elliott Apartments
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Columbia, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,416 | $1,195 | $1,670 |
Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $904 | $5,301 |
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $898 | $5,280 |
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $1,182 | $10,000+ |
Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westbridge Commons | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $904 |
Autumn Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Tyler Run II | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,010 |
Coastal Park Townehomes | Pelican St. | 3BR,2BA | $1,045 |
Great Bridge Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, NC and Nearby
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 bedroom + bonus room Model at Coastal Park Townehomes in the starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the The Dogwood Model at Magnolia Run starting at $2,187 with a $1.51 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Coastal Park Townehomes | 3 bedroom + bonus room | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
Magnolia Run | The Dogwood | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
Emerald Lake | 3 Classic | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Magnolia Chase Apartments | The White Bay | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Tanglewood | The Albermarle | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Greenbrier Woods Apartments | 3 Bedroom - 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Autumn Ridge Apartments II | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
Lake Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Tyler Run II | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Westbridge Commons | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Getting Around Columbia, NC
Walk Score®
24 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
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 $1,010 at Tyler Run II.
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 $1,255.
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