Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia County, FL from $700 (15 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Columbia County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia County, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at 201 Beech Street in the Watertown neighborhood priced from $895. Windsong Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $943. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
201 Beech Street1032BR,1BA$895
Windsong ApartmentsTwo Bed - Two Bath Phase I2BR,2BA$943
Amberwood Hills1.11BR,1BA$1,050
Cedar ParkPalms3BR,1BA$1,181

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia County, FL

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia County area is the $1.02 price per square foot Two Bed - Two Bath Phase I Model at Windsong Apartments in the starting from $943. The second greatest value Columbia County apartment is the Palms Model at Cedar Park starting at $1,181 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Watertown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windsong ApartmentsTwo Bed - Two Bath Phase I2BR,2BA$1.02
Cedar ParkPalms3BR,1BA$1.43
371 NW Lake City Ave371 NW Lake City Ave2BR,1BA$1.30
Amberwood Hills1.11BR,1BA$1.46
201 Beech Street1032BR,1BA$1.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia County

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia County?

There are currently 68 Apartments for Rent in Columbia County, FL with pricing that ranges from $895 to $2,000. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia County ranging from $795 to $2,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia County ranges from $795 to $2,650 with an average monthly rent of $1,448.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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