291 Mansfield Ave
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, CT from $700 (54 Rentals)
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityAmston Village - Active 55+
500 Amston RdColchester, CT 06415
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$1,100 - $1,845
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$1,085 - $1,830
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Colonial Townhouse Apartments
29 Foster DrWillimantic, CT 06226
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$1,115 - $1,515
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$1,100 - $1,500
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Mount Vernon Apartments
1120 Hartford TpkeVernon, CT 06066
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$1,130 - $1,395
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Meadow Ridge Apartment Homes
4 Plumtree DrNorwich, CT 06360
297 Stafford Rd
MansfieldCT06250
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$1,215 - $2,341
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Meadowbrook Gardens
120 N Frontage RdMansfield, CT 06250
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$1,275 - $1,850
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSouth Park
37 Charter Oak StManchester, CT 06040
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$1,295 - $2,695
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15Residences on Main
804 Main StWillimantic, CT 06226
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$1,340 - $1,750
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$1,340 - $1,750
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Norwegian Wood
609 Merrow RdTolland, CT 06084
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$1,385
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$1,350
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$1,385
208-210 Main
208-210 Main StManchester, CT 06042
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$1,400
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now164 Oak St
164 Oak StManchester, CT 06040
148 Walnut St, Unit 1
148 Walnut St
WindhamCT06226
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46 Windham St
46 Windham StWindham, CT 06226
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$1,430 - $2,005
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$1,380 - $1,955
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$1,430 - $2,005
Clocktower and Velvet Mill Apartments
63 Elm StManchester, CT 06040
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$1,450 - $1,900
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$1,450 - $1,900
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Country Place
1 Birch CirColchester, CT 06415
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$1,450 - $1,700
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$1,450 - $1,700
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Ledgecrest Apartments
79 Brooklyn StVernon, CT 06066
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$1,475 - $1,575
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$1,475 - $1,575
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$1,475 - $1,575
Highland Apartments
14 Highland AveVernon Rockville, CT 06066
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$1,495 - $2,200
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWillington Village Apartments
9-16 Village StWillington, CT 06279
120 North St
WindhamCT06226
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$1,510 - $1,745
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$1,510 - $1,745
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Northgate/Southgate
300 South StVernon Rockville, CT 06066
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$1,540 - $2,150
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$1,540 - $2,150
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Brook Haven
424-482 Middle Tpke WManchester, CT 06042
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$1,596 - $3,469
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$1,571 - $3,444
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Lofts at the Mills
91 Elm StManchester, CT 06040
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$1,600 - $1,775
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$1,600 - $1,775
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$1,600 - $1,775
Ivy Garden Apartments
84 Ash StWillimantic, CT 06226
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$1,600 - $2,400
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$1,600 - $2,400
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$1,600 - $2,400
53 Tingley St
53 Tingley StWillimantic, CT 06226
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$1,628 - $1,895
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$1,628 - $1,895
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$1,628 - $1,895
Manchester Green
167 E Center StManchester, CT 06040
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$1,695
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$1,695
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Ashford Hills
95 Varga RdAshford, CT 06278
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$1,695 - $2,160
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$1,695 - $2,160
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Woodbrook Townhomes
1125 Hartford TpkeVernon Rockville, CT 06066
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$1,750 - $1,850
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOrchard Acres Apartments 0.1 mile from Campus
89 Cheney DrStorrs, CT 06268
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$1,775 - $2,695
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$1,775 - $2,695
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$1,775 - $2,695
The Grand Lofts
1085 Hartford TpkeVernon Rockville, CT 06066
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$1,800
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$1,800
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Colchester Estates
12 Balaban RdColchester, CT 06415
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$1,800
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$1,800
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128 Birch St, Unit 2 floor
128 Birch StWindham, CT 06226
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$1,825 - $2,700
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWoodlawn Apartments
80 Bicknell RdAshford, CT 06278
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$1,855 - $2,240
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$1,855 - $2,240
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Wyndham Park
140 Plains RdWindham, CT 06280
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$1,868 - $2,180
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$1,868 - $2,180
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Florence Mill
121 W Main StVernon Rockville, CT 06066
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Cedarwoods
200 Cameo DrWillimantic, CT 06226
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Mar-Lea Park Apartments
69 Varga RdAshford, CT 06278
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Pembrooke Court Apartments
131 Hilliard StManchester, CT 06042
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151-163 Oak St
151-163 Oak StManchester, CT 06040
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Oakridge Apartments
317-379 Roanoak AveWillimantic, CT 06226
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Renwood Apartments
20 Dartmouth RdMansfield, CT 06268
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Woods Edge
264 Mount Hope RdMansfield Center, CT 06250
1162 Middle Turnpike W
ManchesterCT06040
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Oxford Place
75 Middle Tpke WManchester, CT 06040
13 -3 Kent Ct
AshfordCT06278
91 Willowbrook St
WindhamCT06226
200 Laura Ln
Rocky HillCT06067
3 White Oak Rd
MansfieldCT06268
13 White Oak Rd
MansfieldCT06268
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Four Seasons of Colchester
343 Lebanon AveColchester, CT 06415
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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 |
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| Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,343 | $1,100 | $1,395 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $710 | $2,341 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,057 | $864 | $2,695 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $1,215 | $2,773 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $2,300 | $3,200 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, CT
Pricing Updated: 06/14/2026Current 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 |
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| Andover Coventry | $2,650 | $710 | 18 |
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. Meadowbrook Gardens in the Mansfield Tolland Willington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,215. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Colonial Townhouse Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Meadowbrook Gardens | 3X3C | 3BR,3BA | $1,215 |
| South Park | 40 Olcott Street #318 | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Knollwood | Standard 1 BD / 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| 164 Oak St | 168-170 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Ledgecrest Apartments | 1x1 575 | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Highland Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Willington Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Northgate/Southgate | 1 Bedroom Southgate - Non-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
| Brook Haven | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,540 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, CT and Nearby
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.18 price per square foot 53 Tingley St Model at 53 Tingley St in the in the Northwest New London Colchester neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Willington Village Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Mansfield Tolland Willington 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. |
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| 53 Tingley St | 53 Tingley St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Willington Village Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| Apex Townhomes | 2 x 2.5 townhomes | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.84 |
| Meadowbrook Gardens | 2X2AB | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Woodlawn Apartments | 3 Bedroom Full Remodel | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Colchester Estates | 410 | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Ivy Garden Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Ashford Hills | Ashford 2B1B reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| 164 Oak St | 168-170 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Highland Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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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 $2,650.
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 9 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 $1,125 which is $1,525 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia.
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