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How much does it cost to rent a home in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,759 | $1,200 | $2,395 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,332 | $1,500 | $4,000 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,561 | $2,650 | $5,500 |
| Columbia 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,100 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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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 120 E Fairmont Ave in the Central Modesto neighborhood priced from $1,250. Shepherd Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 E Fairmont Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Shepherd Street Apartments | 165 Shepherd St | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Greenbriar Villa Apartments | The Stanton | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, CA and Nearby
As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.70 price per square foot 3X2 Villa Model at Pacific Crest Apartments in the in the Northwest Modesto neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Shadow Glen Townhouse Apartments starting at $2,500 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Northeast Modesto neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Crest Apartments | 3X2 Villa | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Shadow Glen Townhouse Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Meridian at Eastgate | A | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Harvest Apartments | Mustang | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Garden East Apartments | 2x1 Unit | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| The Redwoods Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Bentley Street Quadplex | 2 bdrm, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Dry Creek Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Shepherd Street Apartments | 165 Shepherd St | Studio ,1BA | $1.62 |
| 120 E Fairmont Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,025 to $3,054. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $1,200 to $5,500.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia ranges from $1,200 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,258.
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