Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, AL from $300 (15 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Camellia Commons priced from $625. Abbey Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $730. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Camellia Commonsone bed1BR,1BA$625
Abbey Oaks ApartmentsThe Willow 2/1 Townhouse2BR,1BA$730
Eastgate Landing ApartmentsUpstairs2BR,1BA$770
Fieldcrest ApartmentsJasmine1BR,1BA$790
Platform DothanSmaller 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, AL and Nearby

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Sweetwater Apartments in the starting from $1,040. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 2 bd Town House Model at Colony Square Apartments starting at $870 with a $0.78 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.
Sweetwater Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.91
Colony Square Apartments2 bd Town House2BR,1.5BA$0.78
Summer Court Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.89
Summerwood Townhomes2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATHROOM TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$0.86
Barstone2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Renovated2BR,2BA$0.94
Oates Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Virginia Terrace2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Abbey Oaks ApartmentsThe Chestnut 2/1 Apartment2BR,1BA$0.81
Eastgate Landing ApartmentsDownstairs2BR,1BA$0.92
Camellia Commonstwo bed (deluxe)2BR,1BA$0.86

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Getting Around Columbia, AL

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $625 at Camellia 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 $717 at Camellia Commons.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Colony Square Apartments and starts from $950.

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