
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, KY from $595 (56 Rentals)
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Long Run Community - Income Restricted

Eagle Creek Apartments

River Valley Apartments

River Glow Apartments

Pine Crest Apartments

Town Pointe Apartments

Vineland Carriage Homes Apartments

Towne Commons Apartments

Stonehenge
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Woodside Townhomes

The Grasslands

Fry Estates Apartments

Ewing Point at Mount Victor

269 Old Porter Pike

Arlington Park Apartments

Mount Victor Olde Towne Luxury Apartments

Autovilla Townhomes

BlackBranch Apartments
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Silver Springs

Parks at Vine

Arrowhead Ranch

Sage Springs

Claysville Landing Apartment Suites

Mason Greene

Bardstown Village Apartments

702 W Columbia St

Governors Place

115 Humble Ave
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106 N 3rd St

Meadow Pointe Apartments

Buckingham Apartments

365 Wonderland Rd

313 Frazier Ave

302 Bryan St

207 Frazier St

North Pointe Apartment Homes

108 Scott Dr

119 Lookout St
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117 Lookout St

464 Springfield Rd

Tyler Park Apartments

Fairway Lane Apartments

218 Eastview Dr

372 Lafferty Rd

7758 Celina Rd

517 W Cherry St

96 Ash Dr

Robinbrooke Crossings
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Columbia, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $795 | $795 | $795 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,179 | $595 | $2,650 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $715 | $1,940 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $850 | $2,500 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $925 | $2,999 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at River Valley Apartments priced from $665. Long Run Community - Income Restricted has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $715. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Apartments | 1bd/1ba small w/LVP - First Floor | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| Long Run Community - Income Restricted | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $715 |
| Mason Greene | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $722 |
| River Glow Apartments | River Glow - 2/1 - Second Floor | 2BR,1BA | $745 |
| Meadow Pointe Apartments | Meadow Pointe 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $759 |
| Town Pointe Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Vineland Carriage Homes Apartments | SM 2 BDRM | 2BR,2BA | $818 |
| Woodside Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Stonehenge | One Bed One Bath Standard | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Grasslands | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, KY and Nearby
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.92 price per square foot 3+2 Model at Arlington Park Apartments in the starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 3 BDRM GAR Model at Vineland Carriage Homes Apartments starting at $1,086 with a $0.81 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Park Apartments | 3+2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Vineland Carriage Homes Apartments | 3 BDRM GAR | 3BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| Green River Lake Commons | The Dream | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Claysville Landing Apartment Suites | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| BlackBranch Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| The Grasslands | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Woodside Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
| Fry Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| River Glow Apartments | River Glow - 2/1 - Second Floor | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Long Run Community - Income Restricted | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia is at Town Pointe Apartments listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $665 at River Valley Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is starting from $715 at Long Run Community - Income Restricted.
What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mason Greene and starts from $911.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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