
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Columbia, NJ from $1,200 (48 Rentals)
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190 US-46

The Willows at Greenwich

Lafayette Towers

General Lafayette Apartments

Park Hill Apartments

Ravenscroft Apartments

Nevin Park

Spring Garden Apartments
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Washington Heights, LLC

Lafayette Hills

10 E Washington Ave

Washington Court

Green Valley Apartments

Fourth and Spring

Glenbrook East

Watergap Village Apartments

Mansfield Village
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Alexandria at Mansfield Apartments

104A Cesare Dr

The Pinnacle at Swiftwater

Sullivan Parke

Village Arms Apartments

Towpath Village

641 George St

114 Cabanna Ln

3512 Pocono Park Dr
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117 N 9th St

119 N 9th St

520 Post Hill Rd

Corliss Apartments

Railroad Manor

200 N 11th St

314-318 Main St

106 Madison St

264 Acres Rd
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187 NJ-94

125 Elizabeth St

131 4th St

Brakeley Gardens

4 Henshaw Ct

428 Northampton

Riverview Apartments

263 Acres Rd

Southgate Apartments
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6024 Front St

HH Bangor Block

75 S Main St
Columbia, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,344 | $1,200 | $1,607 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,963 | $1,300 | $3,030 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,342 | $1,224 | $3,775 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,535 | $2,155 | $2,890 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,795 | $2,795 | $2,795 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Ravenscroft Apartments in the College Hill neighborhood priced from $1,300. Nevin Park in the College Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenscroft Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Nevin Park | 1 Bedroom Jr Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Park Hill Apartments | 1 Br/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,484 |
| Lafayette Hills | Summer Special! 1/2 Off Second Month's Rent! Be... | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 10 E Washington Ave | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Washington Court | Palmer | Studio,1BA | $1,502 |
| Lafayette Towers | Lehigh | 1BR,1BA | $1,515 |
| Fourth and Spring | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Corliss Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,585 |
| General Lafayette Apartments | 2x2 1036 | 2BR,2BA | $1,604 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, NJ and Nearby
As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $2.00 price per square foot Concord Model at Cedar Park Community in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $2,365. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Birch Model at Sycamore Landing starting at $2,276 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Woodside Estates neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park Community | Concord | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Sycamore Landing | Birch | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| The Pinnacle at Swiftwater | 2 Bedroom ADA 1st Floor Rear View | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| General Lafayette Apartments | 2x2 1036 | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Green Valley Apartments | The Cambridge | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Swiftwater Apartments | 2 Bedroom First Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Mt. Nebo Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Lafayette Towers | Lehigh | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Mansfield Village | $2.11/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Ravenscroft Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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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 Washington Court listed at $1,502.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $1,300 at Ravenscroft 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 $1,585 at Corliss Apartments.
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