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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,016 | $750 | $1,939 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $600 | $2,563 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $799 | $3,287 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $699 | $6,640 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $530 | $4,991 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia is under $849.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia is Killian Terrace Apartments which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in Columbia costs $2,265.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2,020 regular apartments in Columbia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbia?
Cheap apartments in Columbia have an average cost of $442 which is $1,823 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.