Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SD from $700 (14 Rentals)

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Columbia, SD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, SD is a 1 Bed unit found at Aberdeen Communities priced from $795. Gwinner I & II Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aberdeen Communities1 BED 1BATH1BR,1BA$795
Gwinner I & II Apartments2br/1bath2BR,1BA$800
Oakes I & II Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$825
630 S High StHigh Street #52BR,1BA$850
Dakota EstatesDEIII Willow1BR,1BA$1,039

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SD and Nearby

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3BR/1BA Model at Oakes I & II Apartments in the starting from $900. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Wren Model at Forte Living of Aberdeen: 50+ Community! starting at $1,400 with a $1.39 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.
Oakes I & II Apartments3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$0.83
Forte Living of Aberdeen: 50+ Community!Wren2BR,2BA$1.39
1620 3rd Ave SE, Unit 21620 3rd Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.00
Gwinner I & II Apartments2br/1bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Dakota EstatesDEIII Willow1BR,1BA$1.68
Aberdeen Communities1 BED 1BATH1BR,1BA$1.45

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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 $795 at Aberdeen Communities.

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 $800 at Gwinner I & II Apartments.

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