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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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120 E Fairmont AveModesto, CA 95354

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Columbia, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, CA is a Studio unit found at Sierra Glen in the Northwest Modesto neighborhood priced from $1,200. Greenbriar Villa Apartments in the Northwest Modesto neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,335. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra GlenStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Greenbriar Villa ApartmentsThe Stanton1BR,1BA$1,335
Silk Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
Harvest ApartmentsMustang2BR,1BA$1,535
Park Lakewood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550
306 S Church St2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,585
Live Oak Apartments1 BED, Classic Style w/ Laundry Connections1BR,1BA$1,589
Dry Creek Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,590
CYPRESS GARDENS APARTMENTS1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Casa de Paz Apartments111BR,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, CA and Nearby

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.48 price per square foot Aspen Model at The Willows Townhomes in the in the Claremont Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 2X1.5 Townhouse Model at Pacific Crest Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Northwest Modesto neighborhood. 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.
The Willows TownhomesAspen3BR,2.5BA$1.48
Pacific Crest Apartments2X1.5 Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.95
Meridian at EastgateA2BR,2BA$1.93
Standiford Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.97
Harvest ApartmentsMustang2BR,1BA$1.56
Willow GroveThe Willow2BR,2BA$1.99
The Marc at 1600The Gallo2BR,2BA$2.04
Garden East Apartments2x1 Unit2BR,1BA$1.94
The Redwoods Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.94
306 S Church St2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.98

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,335 at Greenbriar Villa Apartments.

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 $1,535 at Harvest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meridian at Eastgate and starts from $2,295.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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