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

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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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
Tyler Run II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,010
Coastal Park TownehomesPelican St.3BR,2BA$1,045
Great Bridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Coastal Park Townehomes3 bedroom + bonus room3BR,2.5BA$1.20
Magnolia RunThe Dogwood3BR,2BA$1.51
Emerald Lake3 Classic3BR,2BA$1.25
Magnolia Chase ApartmentsThe White Bay2BR,2BA$1.40
TanglewoodThe Albermarle2BR,2BA$1.39
Greenbrier Woods Apartments3 Bedroom - 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.53
Autumn Ridge Apartments II3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.24
Lake Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Classic2BR,1BA$1.40
Tyler Run II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Westbridge Commons1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,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

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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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