Cheap Apartments for Rent near Columbia, NC from $961 (35 Rentals)

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Great Bridge Apartments
$1,078 - $1,598
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$1,075 - $1,595
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$1,078 - $1,598
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Great Bridge Apartments

100-110 Williamsburg DrChesapeake, VA 23322
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Green Tree Apartments
$1,581 - $2,081
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$1,581 - $2,081
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Green Tree Apartments

749 Green Tree CirChesapeake, VA 23320
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Tyler Run II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tyler Run II

213 Tyler LnEdenton, NC 27932
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Walker Landing
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Walker Landing

1003 Walker AveElizabeth City, NC 27909
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Peanut Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peanut Crossing

273 S Saratoga StSuffolk, VA 23434

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Saratoga Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Saratoga Place

341 S Saratoga StSuffolk, VA 23434
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100 Diamond Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Diamond Ave

100 Diamond AveChesapeake, VA 23323
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Columbia, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Westbridge Commons in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood priced from $961. Walker Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,041. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westbridge Commons2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$961
Walker Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,041
Great Bridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,078
Autumn Ridge Apartments II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,098
The Arbors at BattlefieldThe Hickory1BR,1BA$1,176
The Elliott ApartmentsThe MaceStudio,1BA$1,275
Lake VillageB12BR,1BA$1,303
Autumn Ridge Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,325
Acorn Grove Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,450
Kingsbridge1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,469

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, NC and Nearby

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 bedroom + bonus room Model at Coastal Park Townehomes in the starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the The Cypress *Newly Renovated Model at Magnolia Run starting at $2,472 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Greenbrier 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.
Coastal Park Townehomes3 bedroom + bonus room3BR,2.5BA$1.02
Magnolia RunThe Cypress *Newly Renovated3BR,2BA$1.70
Emerald Lake3 Gold3BR,2BA$1.36
Magnolia Chase ApartmentsThe White Bay2BR,2BA$1.81
Autumn Ridge Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.34
Lake VillageB12BR,1BA$1.41
Acorn Grove Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
Westbridge Commons2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Autumn Ridge Apartments II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Walker Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.78

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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 The Elliott Apartments listed at $1,275.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $1,041 at Walker Landing.

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 $961 at Westbridge Commons.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Walker Landing and starts from $1,265.

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