Cheap Homes for Rent near Columbia, CT from $1,500 (8 Rentals)

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property at 8 White Oak Rd
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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8 White Oak Rd

MansfieldCT06268
property at 341 Deepwood Dr
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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341 Deepwood Dr

LebanonCT06249
property at 79 Owens Ln
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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79 Owens Ln

GlastonburyCT06033
property at 804 Main St
$1,795 - $2,195

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Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
2 Bedroom Rentals
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804 Main St

WindhamCT06226

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property at 489 Middle Tpke E
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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489 Middle Tpke E

ManchesterCT06040
property at 1 Scanlon Ter
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1 Scanlon Ter

LebanonCT06249
property at 736 Main St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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736 Main St

WindhamCT06226
property at 26 Seagraves Rd
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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26 Seagraves Rd

CoventryCT06238

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, CT

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, CT area range in price from $737 to $2,400 with an overall median price of $1,454. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Andover Coventry$1,454$73750

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Pembrooke Court Apartments in the Spencer neighborhood priced from $1,250. South Park in the Keeney neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pembrooke Court Apartments139-B Hilliard Street1BR,1BA$1,250
South Park40 Olcott Street #3181BR,1BA$1,275
Mar-Lea Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, CT and Nearby

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.97 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 bath Townhome Model at Fox Hill Commons in the in the Vernon neighborhood starting from $2,340. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 2X2AB Model at Meadowbrook Gardens starting at $1,559 with a $1.51 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fox Hill Commons2 Bedroom 1 bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.97
Meadowbrook Gardens2X2AB2BR,2BA$1.51
Lofts at the MillsNolita1BR,1BA$1.67
Colchester EstatesColchester 2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.83
Ivy Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.81
324 Valley St, Unit 30324 Valley St1BR,1BA$0.89
Ashford HillsAshford 2B1B2BR,1BA$1.93
The Den Cedar Ridge (student)2x1C2BR,1BA$0.87
South Park141-B Sycamore Lane1BR,1BA$1.99
Pembrooke Court Apartments139-B Hilliard Street1BR,1BA$2.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?

There are currently 85 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, CT with pricing that ranges from $737 to $2,893. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $1,350 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia ranges from $1,350 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,763.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia range from $1,400 to $2,893, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,250.

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