
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, NJ from $1,100 (36 Rentals)
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General Lafayette Apartments

Lincoln Commons

Washington Court

Brakeley Gardens

Railroad Manor - Nearly Renovated

Green Valley Apartments

Watergap Village Apartments

The Willows at Greenwich

Village Arms Apartments

Mansfield Village

Ravenscroft Apartments

Riverview Apartments

Southgate Apartments

Alexandria at Mansfield Apartments

125 N 1st St

10 E Broad St

1187 Appenzeller Ave

167 Hiro Ln

395 Powerhouse Ln

611 Oxford St

629 Pen Argyl St

131 4th St

212 N 7th St

21 N Green St

415 W Pennsylvania Ave

267 Brodhead Ave

80 Lenox Ave

35 E Pennsylvania Ave
Columbia, NJ 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 | $1,548 | $1,154 | $2,613 |
Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $1,300 | $3,242 |
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,034 | $1,512 | $3,620 |
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,534 | $2,000 | $3,746 |
Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,507 | $2,749 | $4,875 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, NJ is a Studio unit found at General Lafayette Apartments in the College Hill neighborhood priced from $1,174. Washington Court in the College Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,202. 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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General Lafayette Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,174 |
Washington Court | Palmer | Studio,1BA | $1,202 |
Nevin Park | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Spring Garden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Fourth and Spring | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Brakeley Gardens | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Railroad Manor - Nearly Renovated | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
The Willows at Greenwich | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,486 |
Glenbrook East | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,513 |
Washington Heights, LLC | 1B-1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, NJ and Nearby
As of March 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.49 price per square foot Townhome Model at Laurel Hills Townhomes in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Cedar Model at Sycamore Landing starting at $2,286 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Woodside Estates 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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Laurel Hills Townhomes | Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.49 |
Sycamore Landing | Cedar | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
Green Valley Apartments | *New Construction* Two-Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
Cedar Park Community | Concord | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
Mansfield Village | $1.61/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Luxury 2 bedroom apartments located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains | 2 Bedroom Third Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Mt. Nebo Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Lafayette Towers | Northampton | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Southgate Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Nevin Park | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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Getting Around Columbia, NJ
Walk Score®
13 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
20 / 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 General Lafayette Apartments listed at $1,174.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $1,300 at Nevin Park.
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 $1,512 at Washington Court.
What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Laurel Hills Townhomes and starts from $2,300.
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