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Oak Grove Courts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Grove Courts

57 Hillcrest DrHattiesburg, MS 39402
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The Grande at Sehoy
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grande at Sehoy

259 W Hills DrHattiesburg, MS 39402
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Beverly Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Manor

109 Shemper DrHattiesburg, MS 39401
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Columbia, MS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, MS is a 1 Bed unit found at The Hub on 4th priced from $750. The Grande at Hub City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $755. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hub on 4th1 bd 1 ba1BR,1BA$750
The Grande at Hub City2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$755
Blainewood Oaks2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$795
Cedarwood ApartmentsWelcome to Cedarwood - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Main Street Villas2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$799
Heritage1 x 11BR,1BA$800
The Grande at Timberwood2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$825
Birchwood Estates1/1- no hookup1BR,1BA$850
The Grande at Sehoy2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$865
Georgetown NorthModel 22BR,2BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MS and Nearby

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.64 price per square foot B1 Cottage Floor Plan - Sold Out! Model at The Cottages of Hattiesburg in the starting from $815. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 3x2 Model at Summer West Apartments starting at $1,325 with a $1.08 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.
The Cottages of HattiesburgB1 Cottage Floor Plan - Sold Out!2BR,2BA$0.64
Summer West Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.08
Newly Major Renovated Beverly Manor2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.05
The Grande at Sehoy2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.87
Shenandoah Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.93
The Grande at Hub City2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.85
Main Street Villas2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
The Grande at Timberwood2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.98
Blainewood Oaks2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Heritage1 x 11BR,1BA$1.07

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Getting Around Columbia, MS

Walk Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 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 $750 at The Hub on 4th.

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 $755 at The Grande at Hub City.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Grande at Sehoy and starts from $965.

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