
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia County, FL from $500 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Columbia County.


Amberwood Hills

118 SE Mink Gln

988 SW Arlington Blvd

201 Beech Street

800-816 SE Church Ave
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Palma Vista Apartments

165 NW Franklin St

1308 E Duval St

340 SW St. Johns St

297 NW Lake City Ave

SE Andrew Park Dr

5729 S US 441 Hwy
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Hillcrest

Laguna Vista

Palm Villa

473-475 NW Early St

Windsong II

232 SE Lomond Ave

Windsong Apartments
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3722 S US Hwy 441

Triangle

Hillside Apartments

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Aspen Townhomes

Cedar Park
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Columbia County, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County Studio Apartments | $896 | $895 | $900 |
| Columbia County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,041 | $895 | $1,250 |
| Columbia County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,185 | $975 | $1,290 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia County, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Windsong Apartments priced from $803. 201 Beech Street in the Watertown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsong Apartments | One Bed - One Bath Phase II | 1BR,1BA | $803 |
| 201 Beech Street | 103 | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Sundial Apartments | A2 - 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Cedar Park | Palms | 3BR,1BA | $1,181 |
| The Grove | Maple | 2BR,1BA | $1,190 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia County, FL
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia County area is the $1.43 price per square foot Palms Model at Cedar Park in the in the Watertown neighborhood starting from $1,181. The second greatest value Columbia County apartment is the Cypress Model at The Grove starting at $1,190 with a $1.59 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park | Palms | 3BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Grove | Cypress | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
| 371 NW Lake City Ave | 371 NW Lake City Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 201 Beech Street | 103 | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Windsong Apartments | One Bed - One Bath Phase I | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Sundial Apartments | A2 - 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia County Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia County Apartment is $803 at Windsong Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia County is starting from $895 at 201 Beech Street.
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