
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia County, GA from $700 (45 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Columbia County.


Reserve at Whiskey Creek

155 Stoneybrooks Pl

Ridge Crossing Apartments

208 Valdes Dr

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Joiner Crossing Apartments

Lakeside on Riverwatch

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Reed Creek Apartments

Petersburg Square
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Highland Hills

946 Cammaron Way

Sterlington

Lullwater At Riverwood

Sycamore Place Apartments

Petersburg Plantation

Petersburg Place

Mustin Woods

Brookwood Landing
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Lakeside Townhomes

Blueridge Commons

424 Evans Mill Dr

Petersburg Square

Brighton Park

429 Evans Mill Dr

224 Harvestwood Dr

312 Commons Dr

164 N Louisville St
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501 Laurel Pl

Walden Glen Apartments

2054 Lotus Dr

655 Dobhill Ln

Ansley at Town Center Apartments

4728 Brookwood Dr

599 Blue Ridge Dr

2016 Lotus Dr

1402 Anna Way
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205 Old Berzelia Rd

1021 Micah Terrace

127 Brandimere Drive

558 Fairfield Way

5835 Wrightsboro Rd

638 Devon Rd

1330 Crawford Creek Pl

938 Cameron Way

1206 Bison Way
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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 | $1,632 | $1,576 | $1,693 |
| Columbia County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,453 | $915 | $2,393 |
| Columbia County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $925 | $2,481 |
| Columbia County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,031 | $1,125 | $3,132 |
| 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 1 Bed unit found at Shenandoah Ridge Apartments in the Montclair neighborhood priced from $915. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Ridge Apartments | Walten-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Ridge Crossing Apartments | The Ridge | 2BR,2BA | $1,025 |
| The Belmont | 1AR | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Joiner Crossing Apartments | 1 Bedroom Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Lakeside on Riverwatch | Summit | 1BR,1BA | $1,182 |
| Reed Creek Apartments | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Petersburg Square | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,244 |
| Walden Glen Apartments | Oakdale | 2BR,1BA | $1,340 |
| Ansley at Town Center Apartments | Juniper | 2BR,2BA | $1,341 |
| Sterlington | The Dunwoody | 2BR,2BA | $1,370 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia County, GA
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia County area is the $1.17 price per square foot Cottages of Grovetown Model at Cottages of Grovetown in the in the Fort Gordon neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Columbia County apartment is the 3BRFL Model at Grovetown Crossing starting at $1,600 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Fort Gordon neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottages of Grovetown | Cottages of Grovetown | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.17 |
| Grovetown Crossing | 3BRFL | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Lullwater At Riverwood | Meriona | Phase II | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Ridge Crossing Apartments | The Ridge | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Walden Glen Apartments | Oakdale | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Sterlington | The Dunwoody | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Petersburg Square | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| The Belmont | 1AR | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Lakeside on Riverwatch | Summit | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Shenandoah Ridge Apartments | Walten-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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 $1,370.
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 $915, 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 20 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 $310 which is $1,540 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia County.
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