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500 Amston RdColchester, CT 06415
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, CT from $700 (10 Rentals)
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406 Valley St, Unit 1C
406 Valley StWillimantic, CT 06226
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Mount Vernon Apartments
38 Mount Vernon DrVernon Rockville, CT 06066
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$1,100 - $1,810
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Colonial Townhouse Apartments
29 Foster DrWillimantic, CT 06226
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityMeadow Ridge Apartment Homes
4 Plumtree DrNorwich, CT 06360
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowManchester Main Apartments
208-210 Main StManchester, CT 06042
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMeadowbrook Gardens
120 N Frontage RdMansfield, CT 06250
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Columbia, CT Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,596 | $1,100 | $2,115 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $710 | $2,659 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $723 | $2,650 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,026 | $1,179 | $2,784 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, CT
Pricing Updated: 10/30/2025Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, CT area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Coventry | $2,322 | $710 | 34 |
Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, CT is a Studio unit found at Colonial Townhouse Apartments in the Mansfield Tolland Willington neighborhood priced from $1,100. Manchester Main Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Townhouse Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Manchester Main Apartments | Studio-Bristol,CT West St. | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Meadowbrook Gardens | 3X3C | 3BR,3BA | $1,179 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, CT and Nearby
As of October 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 BD Model at Woods Edge Apartments in the in the Mansfield Tolland Willington neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 2 x 2.5 townhomes Model at Apex Townhomes starting at $1,995 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Buckley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Edge Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Apex Townhomes | 2 x 2.5 townhomes | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.84 |
| 406 Valley St, Unit 1C | 406 Valley St | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Woodlawn Apartments | 3 Bedroom Full Remodel | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Colchester Estates | Colchester 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Lofts at the Mills | The Midtown | Studio ,1BA | $1.57 |
| Ivy Garden Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| The Den Cedar Ridge | 2x1C - Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 164 Oak St | 168-170 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| The Den Hunting Lodge (student) | 2x1A | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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20 / 100
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia is Colonial Townhouse Apartments which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Columbia costs $2,322.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia?
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 17 regular apartments in Columbia 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?
Cheap apartments in Columbia have an average cost of $1,299 which is $1,023 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia.
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