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38 Mount Vernon DrVernon Rockville, CT 06066
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29 Foster DrWillimantic, CT 06226
128 Park St
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208-210 Main StManchester, CT 06042
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Meadowbrook 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 | $1,449 | $1,065 | $1,727 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $710 | $2,809 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $864 | $3,220 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,038 | $1,189 | $4,050 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, CT
Pricing Updated: 07/27/2025Current 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 | $3,600 | $710 | 29 |
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 $1,065. 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 | $1,065 |
| Manchester Main Apartments | Studio-Bristol West St. | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Meadowbrook Gardens | 3X3C | 3BR,3BA | $1,189 |
| Pembrooke Court Apartments | 131 Hilliard Street | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Ashford Hills | Ashford 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, CT and Nearby
As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.10 price per square foot 117 Bridge St Model at 117 Bridge St, Unit 1 in the in the Northwest New London Colchester neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 244 Valley St Model at 244 Valley St, Unit 0 starting at $1,300 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Northwest New London Colchester 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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| 117 Bridge St, Unit 1 | 117 Bridge St | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 244 Valley St, Unit 0 | 244 Valley St | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 9-16 Village St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| Apex Townhomes | 2 x 2.5 townhomes | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.84 |
| Knollwood | Deluxe 2 BR / 2 BTH at Knollwood Apartments | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| Woodlawn Apartments | 3 Bedroom Full Remodel | 3BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Colchester Estates | Beautiful Remodeled and Upgraded Townhouse in C... | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Lofts at the Mills | The Midtown | Studio ,1BA | $1.71 |
| Ivy Garden Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 164 Oak St | 168-170 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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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 $1,476.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia is Colonial Townhouse Apartments which is listed at $1,205, while the average apartment in Columbia costs $3,600.
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 7 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 $509 which is $3,091 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia.
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