Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia County, GA from $700 (36 Rentals)

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Petersburg Plantation
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Petersburg Plantation

302 Old Plantation RdAugusta, GA 30907
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Petersburg Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Petersburg Place

3584 River Watch PkyAugusta, GA 30907
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Mustin Woods
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mustin Woods

2820 Old Evans RdEvans, GA 30809
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Brookwood Landing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookwood Landing

104 Maddie RdMartinez, GA 30907
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Lakeside Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Townhomes

511-568 Lakeside Townhomes CtEvans, GA 30809
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Petersburg Square
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Petersburg Square

3632 Old Petersburg RdAugusta, GA 30907
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Blueridge Commons
3 Bedroom Apartments

Blueridge Commons

500 Commons DrEvans, GA 30809
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Brighton Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brighton Park

7025 Hummingbird DrGrovetown, GA 30813
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599 Blue Ridge Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

599 Blue Ridge Dr

599 Blue Ridge DrEvans, GA 30809
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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 Reserve at Whiskey Creek in the Columbia County neighborhood priced from $1,025. Ridge Crossing Apartments in the Belair neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Whiskey Creek2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,025
Ridge Crossing ApartmentsThe Ridge2BR,2BA$1,025
779 Stevens Creek Rd2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$1,099
Shenandoah Ridge ApartmentsReynolds-Renovated2BR,1BA$1,143
777 Stevens Creek Rd2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$1,150
The Belmont1AR1BR,1BA$1,175
Joiner Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,200
Petersburg Square2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1,244
Walden Glen ApartmentsLaurel2BR,2BA$1,310
SterlingtonThe Kendra2BR,2BA$1,312

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia County, GA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia County area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 779 Stevens Creek Rd in the in the Ridgecrest neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value Columbia County apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 777 Stevens Creek Rd starting at $1,150 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Ridgecrest 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.
779 Stevens Creek Rd2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.92
777 Stevens Creek Rd2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Walden Glen ApartmentsLaurel2BR,2BA$1.13
Lakeside on RiverwatchSierra2BR,2BA$1.20
Petersburg Square2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Reed Creek ApartmentsCamelia1BR,1BA$1.35
Shenandoah Ridge ApartmentsReynolds-Renovated2BR,1BA$1.24
Ridge Crossing ApartmentsThe Ridge2BR,2BA$1.12
The Belmont1AR1BR,1BA$1.43
Reserve at Whiskey Creek2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.34

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia County?

The cheapest apartment in Columbia County is The Belmont which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Columbia County costs $1,475.

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 8 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 $251 which is $1,224 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia County.

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