
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, NJ from $1,100 (36 Rentals)
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125 N 1st St

127 N 1st St

Park Hill Apartments

Lincoln Commons

The Willows at Greenwich

General Lafayette Apartments

Ravenscroft Apartments
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Washington Court

Village Arms Apartments

Washington Heights, LLC

Brakeley Gardens
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Southgate Apartments

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Alexandria at Mansfield Apartments

75 S Main St

620 Slateford Rd

54 S Broad St
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149 Hiro Ln

187 NJ-94

41 Evelyn Ave

131 4th St
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419 Porter St

212 N 7th St

723 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 |
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Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,595 | $1,179 | $3,301 |
Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $1,250 | $3,400 |
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,236 | $1,224 | $3,948 |
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,737 | $2,225 | $4,025 |
Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,899 | $2,749 | $4,971 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at The Willows at Greenwich in the Hellertown Saucon Valley neighborhood priced from $1,224. Ravenscroft Apartments in the College Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Willows at Greenwich | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,2BA | $1,224 |
Ravenscroft Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Park Hill Apartments | 1 Br/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
Railroad Manor - Nearly Renovated | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
Washington Court | Palmer | Studio,1BA | $1,542 |
Village Arms Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
Fourth and Spring | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Washington Heights, LLC | 1B-1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
Lafayette Towers | Lehigh | 1BR,1BA | $1,603 |
Brakeley Gardens | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,630 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, NJ and Nearby
As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.96 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Patio Model at Orchard Street Apartments in the starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Floor Deluxe Patio Model at Luxury 2 bedroom apartments located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains starting at $1,995 with a $2.08 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. |
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Orchard Street Apartments | 2BR/1BA Patio | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Luxury 2 bedroom apartments located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Floor Deluxe Patio | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Mt. Nebo Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1st Floor ADA | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Lafayette Towers | Lehigh | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Glenbrook East | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Sycamore Landing | Acorn | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Nevin Park | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Washington Heights, LLC | 1B-1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Ravenscroft Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Railroad Manor - Nearly Renovated | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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Getting Around Columbia, NJ
Walk Score®
13 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
20 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,250 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 $1,224 at The Willows at Greenwich.
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