
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia County, GA from $700 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Columbia County.


819 Burch Creek Dr

819 Burch Creek Dr

Shenandoah Ridge Apartments

Ridge Crossing Apartments

819 Burch Creek Dr

819 Burch Creek Dr

Lakeside on Riverwatch
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Joiner Crossing Apartments

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Reed Creek Apartments

Sterlington

Sycamore Place Apartments

115 Samarya Ln

Petersburg Plantation

Petersburg Place
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Mustin Woods

5982 Old Augusta Hwy

Brookwood Landing

Lakeside Townhomes

Blueridge Commons

Petersburg Square

123 Charlotte Ave

Brighton Park
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429 Evans Mill Dr

110 Maddie Rd

224 Harvestwood Dr

Walden Glen Apartments

Petersburg Square

599 Blue Ridge Dr

Ansley at Town Center Apartments

327 Greendale Pl
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3107 Bobcat Ct
Columbia County, GA 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 | $1,629 | $1,563 | $1,693 |
| Columbia County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $925 | $2,431 |
| Columbia County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $1,025 | $2,481 |
| Columbia County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $1,125 | $3,103 |
| Columbia County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia County, GA is a 2 Beds unit found at Ridge Crossing Apartments in the Belair neighborhood priced from $1,025. Shenandoah Ridge Apartments in the Montclair neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,051. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Crossing Apartments | The Ridge | 2BR,2BA | $1,025 |
| Shenandoah Ridge Apartments | Caldwell-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,051 |
| Lakeside on Riverwatch | Summit | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| The Belmont | 1AR | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Joiner Crossing Apartments | 1 Bedroom Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Reed Creek Apartments | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Petersburg Square | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,244 |
| RIVERSTONE APARTMENTS | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Ansley at Town Center Apartments | Piedmont | 1BR,1BA | $1,379 |
| Walden Glen Apartments | Oakdale | 2BR,1BA | $1,380 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia County, GA
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia County area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3 bed 3 bath Model at Copper Ridge Townhomes in the starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Columbia County apartment is the B1 Model at RIVERSTONE APARTMENTS starting at $1,350 with a $1.14 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Ridge Townhomes | 3 bed 3 bath | 3BR,3BA | $1.50 |
| RIVERSTONE APARTMENTS | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Sterlington | The Grove | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Ridge Crossing Apartments | The Ridge | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Walden Glen Apartments | Oakdale | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Highland Hills | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Petersburg Square | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| The Belmont | 1AR | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Lakeside on Riverwatch | Summit | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Shenandoah Ridge Apartments | Caldwell-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbia County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia County is under $1,380.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia County?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia County is Shenandoah Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,051, while the average apartment in Columbia County costs $1,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 23 regular apartments in Columbia County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbia County?
Cheap apartments in Columbia County have an average cost of $386 which is $1,464 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia County.
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