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630 Newton Ave

308 6th Ave
Columbia, AL 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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,088 | $335 | $1,930 |
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,150 | $365 | $2,400 |
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,237 | $725 | $1,845 |
Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,359 | $921 | $1,638 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Camellia Commons | one bed | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Abbey Oaks Apartments | The Willow 2/1 Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $730 |
Eastgate Landing Apartments | Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $770 |
Fieldcrest Apartments | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Platform Dothan | Smaller 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sweetwater Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
Colony Square Apartments | 2 bd Town House | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.78 |
Summer Court Townhomes | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.89 |
Summerwood Townhomes | 2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATHROOM TOWNHOME | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
Barstone | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
Oates Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Virginia Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.87 |
Abbey Oaks Apartments | The Chestnut 2/1 Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
Eastgate Landing Apartments | Downstairs | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Camellia Commons | two 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
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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 $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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