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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $839 | $2,834 |
Cheap Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $959 | $2,741 |
Cheap Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $1,048 | $3,998 |
Cheap Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $1,555 | $2,480 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Kinley Flats priced from $839. Autumnwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. 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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Kinley Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
Autumnwood Apartments | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Newly Renovated Oak View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $998 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, TN
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.60 price per square foot 408 Hughes Ave Model at 408 Hughes Ave, Unit Basement Apartment in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Two Bedroom Large Model at Lakes of Columbia starting at $1,580 with a $1.42 price per square foot . 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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408 Hughes Ave, Unit Basement Apartment | 408 Hughes Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.60 |
Lakes of Columbia | Two Bedroom Large | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Jackson Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
Woodland Manor Condominiums | 2 Bedroom Townhomes | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
Kinley at the Park | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
Columbia Hills Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
The Cosgrove | 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
Kinley Flats | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
River Highlands | 2.2 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
The Kensington | Two Bedroom Flat | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Getting Around Columbia, TN
Walk Score®
38 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
27 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $839 at Kinley Flats.
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 $959 at Autumnwood Apartments.
What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Autumnwood Apartments and starts from $1,049.
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