
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia City, IN from $300 (28 Rentals)
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North Ridge Apartments

Simonson Estates Apartments

Trail Ridge Apartments

Park Terrace Heights Apartments

362 N Line St

Poplar Ridge Apartments
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Colony Bay Apartments,LLC

Wallen Hills Apartments

West Wind Apartments

Autumn Hills II Apartments

The Cottages at Bridgewater (Senior 55+)

Stone Pointe Village

Graystone Trail
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Coventry Court West Apartments

1829 Hale Ave

5614 W Cook Rd

435 Greenwood Ave

Roanoke Heights Apartments
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24 Holiday Park

The 2525

1030 Franklin Ave

2206 Brown St

1210 Oakland St

2215 Ontario St

1823 High St
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Columbia City, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia City Studio Apartments | $795 | $749 | $915 |
| Columbia City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,141 | $418 | $1,719 |
| Columbia City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $498 | $3,162 |
| Columbia City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $1,238 | $2,500 |
| Columbia City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $1,800 | $2,560 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia City, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at Historic Blue Bell Lofts priced from $498. Colony Bay Apartments,LLC in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Blue Bell Lofts | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $498 |
| Colony Bay Apartments,LLC | 1 BR 1 BA Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Wallen Hills Apartments | Ivywood | Studio,1BA | $833 |
| West Wind Apartments | Standard One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $864 |
| Autumn Hills II Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Cottages at Bridgewater (Senior 55+) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| North Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $911 |
| Poplar Ridge Apartments | 1x1 Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| Graystone Trail | Graystone Trail | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Autumn Creek Apartment Homes | 2B1.5B-STD | 2BR,1BA | $959 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia City, IN and Nearby
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia City area is the $0.82 price per square foot 3TH Model at Eagle Landing Apartment Homes in the in the Northwest Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,586. The second greatest value Columbia City apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Huntertown Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Outer Northside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Landing Apartment Homes | 3TH | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.82 |
| Huntertown Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| Villas for Rent by Capital Property Management, LLC | Villa | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.30 |
| Historic Blue Bell Lofts | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| Simonson Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Pointe Inverness | Dundee | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Colony Bay Apartments,LLC | 1 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Autumn Creek Apartment Homes | 1B1B - UPG | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Poplar Ridge Apartments | 1x1 Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Autumn Hills II Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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Best Local Schools in Columbia City, IN
Northern Heights Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia City Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia City Apartment is $795 at Colony Bay Apartments,LLC.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia City is starting from $498 at Historic Blue Bell Lofts.
What is the most affordable Columbia City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Autumn Creek Apartment Homes and starts from $1,299.
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