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Governors Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Governors Place

115 Governors Place LnLivingston, TN 38570
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Mason Greene
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mason Greene

54 Stokes CtMonticello, KY 42633
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Columbia, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Mason Greene priced from $548. Eagle Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mason Greene1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$548
Eagle Creek ApartmentsOne Bdr1BR,1BA$650
River ValleyOne Bed1BR,1BA$675
Meadow Pointe ApartmentsMeadow Pointe 1 BR1BR,1BA$729
River Glow ApartmentsOne Bedroom / On Bath1BR,1BA$735

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, KY and Nearby

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.98 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Claysville Landing Apartment Suites in the starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at North Pointe Apartment Homes starting at $1,250 with a $1.00 price per square foot . 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.
Claysville Landing Apartment Suites3x23BR,2BA$0.98
North Pointe Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Towne Commons Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.95
BlackBranch Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
The Grasslands3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$0.95
Vineland Carriage Homes ApartmentsSM 2 BDRM2BR,2BA$0.95
Robinbrooke Crossings2bds2BR,2BA$1.00
464 Springfield Rd2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.03
269 Old Porter Pike2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Mason Greene1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.91

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Getting Around Columbia, KY

Walk Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $548 at Mason Greene.

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 $785 at River Glow Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Grasslands and starts from $1,050.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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