
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Columbia, CA from $1,050 (15 Rentals)
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64 N Stewart St

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22968 Joaquin Gully Rd
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Shepherd Street Apartments

29574 E Shelton Rd

1220 Fairview Dr

3000 Coffee Apartments

325 Standiford Ave
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Columbia, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,350 | $1,050 | $1,550 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $1,135 | $2,075 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,872 | $1,420 | $2,350 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,406 | $1,700 | $2,899 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Alpine Townhouse Apartments in the Heartland at Crossroads neighborhood priced from $1,475. Bentley Street Quadplex in the Waterford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Townhouse Apartments | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,475 |
| Bentley Street Quadplex | 2 bdrm, 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1,550 |
| Valley Oak Apartments | 1 Bed Custom Redwood | 1BR, 1BA | $1,569 |
| 306 S Church St | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1,585 |
| Willow Grove | The Sycamore | 1BR, 1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, CA and Nearby
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.83 price per square foot Residence B Model at Meridian at Eastgate in the Bing Cherry neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 2X1.5 Townhouse Model at Pacific Crest Apartments in the Northwest Modesto neighborhood starting at $2,200 with a $1.91 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian at Eastgate | Residence B | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.83 |
| Pacific Crest Apartments | 2X1.5 Townhouse | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.91 |
| Trails at 2112 | Dunhaven | 2BR, 2BA | $1.84 |
| Greenbriar Villa Apartments | The Rothwell | 2BR, 2BA | $2.01 |
| The Redwoods Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR, 2BA | $1.86 |
| Alpine Townhouse Apartments | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.72 |
| Bentley Street Quadplex | 2 bdrm, 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.86 |
| 306 S Church St | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.98 |
| Crown Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $2.25 |
| Willow Grove | The Birch | 1BR, 1BA | $2.27 |
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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 $1,475 at Alpine Townhouse 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 $1,550 at Bentley Street Quadplex.
What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greenbriar Villa Apartments and starts from $2,045.
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