Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia City, IN from $300 (15 Rentals)

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Historic Blue Bell Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Historic Blue Bell Lofts

307 S Whitley StColumbia City, IN 46725
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North Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Ridge Apartments

718 N State Road 9Columbia City, IN 46725
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Cheapest Available Columbia City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia City, IN is a Studio unit found at Poplar Ridge Apartments in the Southwest Fort Wayne neighborhood priced from $650. Wallen Hills Apartments in the Northwest Fort Wayne neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $818. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Poplar Ridge ApartmentsFlat ApartmentStudio,1BA$650
Wallen Hills ApartmentsIvywoodStudio,1BA$818
Coventry Court WestCoventry Court West- 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Graystone TrailGraystone Trail1BR,1BA$950
Hunt Club ApartmentsKentucky Derby - Classic/Upgrade/Reno1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia City, IN and Nearby

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia City area is the $0.74 price per square foot 3TH Model at Brandy Chase Apartment Homes in the in the Northwest Fort Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,429. The second greatest value Columbia City apartment is the Pecan Model at Dupont Meadows starting at $2,013 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Northwest Fort Wayne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brandy Chase Apartment Homes3TH3BR,1.5BA$0.74
Dupont MeadowsPecan2BR,2BA$1.25
Huntertown ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$0.87
Homestead Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.20
Copper Creek VillasCopper Creek Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.23
Becklow PlaceTownhome C2BR,2.5BA$1.31
Reserve at Dawson's CreekThe Goldenrod - Premium3BR,2BA$1.24
Autumn Creek Apartment Homes2B2B-UPG2BR,2BA$1.24
Simonson Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Coventry Court WestCoventry Court West- 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26

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Getting Around Columbia City, IN

Walk Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $825 at Poplar Ridge Apartments.

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 $999 at Poplar Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbia City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brandy Chase Apartment Homes and starts from $1,429.

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