Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NJ from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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212 E Broad St

BurlingtonNJ08016
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50 Brainerd St
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50 Brainerd St

50 Brainerd StMount Holly, NJ 08060
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Davenport Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Davenport Village

301 Davenport AveHainesport, NJ 08036
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Chestnut Village

200 E Chestnut StBordentown, NJ 08505
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Columbus, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, NJ is a 3 Beds unit found at Cornerstone at Lumberton priced from $1,145. Lavana Falls Apartments in the Magnolia Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cornerstone at LumbertonThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,145
Lavana Falls ApartmentsUpgraded Studio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,195
Delaview Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,299
Burlington Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Maple Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NJ and Nearby

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.64 price per square foot Two Bedroom F Model at Eastampton Village Center in the starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the DAYTON Model at Rivergate Bordentown Waterfront starting at $2,225 with a $1.92 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eastampton Village CenterTwo Bedroom F2BR,2BA$1.64
Rivergate Bordentown WaterfrontDAYTON2BR,2BA$1.92
Rivergate Bordentown WaterfrontThe Chester2BR,2BA$2.08
Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91
Northgate VillageTwo Bedroom Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.91
Cornerstone at LumbertonTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
Pointe Breeze Apartments LLC1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91
Eastampton Gardens Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 814 sqft1BR,1BA$2.07
Maple Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Delaview Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.73

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29 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $1,299 at Delaview Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is starting from $1,195 at Cornerstone at Lumberton.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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