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property at 322 W 12th St
$855
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322 W 12th St

ColumbiaTN38401

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property at 1004 E 9th St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1004 E 9th St

ColumbiaTN38401
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106 3rd Ave
$1,325 - $1,425

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Base Rent$1,325 - $1,425
Total Monthly Price$1,325 - $1,425
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106 3rd Ave

106 3rd AveColumbia, TN 38401
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Stonebridge Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonebridge Apartments

100 Stonebridge WayColumbia, TN 38401
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Foxwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Foxwood Apartments

1513 Hatcher LnColumbia, TN 38401
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804 Walker St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

804 Walker St

804 Walker StColumbia, TN 38401

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property at 207 7th Ave
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000
Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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207 7th Ave

ColumbiaTN38401
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The Ashley
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Ashley

2516 Pitts CtColumbia, TN 38401
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Kinley Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kinley Flats

1216 Hampshire PikeColumbia, TN 38401
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Lakes of Columbia
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakes of Columbia

1422 Club House DrColumbia, TN 38401
property at 409 Shawnee Dr
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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409 Shawnee Dr, Unit 411

409 Shawnee Dr
ColumbiaTN38401

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Columbia, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Autumnwood Apartments in the Maury County neighborhood priced from $929. 804 Walker St in the Maury County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $947. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Autumnwood Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$929
804 Walker St804 Walker St - 101BR,1BA$947
Kensington Columbia1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,020
1700 Hampshire Pike0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,030
Cedar Pointe Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,084
Jackson Manor Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,169
Columbia Hills ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,174
The Ashley2x1.02BR,1BA$1,199
Preston Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
The Farm at Golston Hill CollectionThe Bigby1BR,1BA$1,254

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, TN

As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Hallmark at Columbia in the in the Maury County neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Jackson Manor Apartments starting at $1,169 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Maury County 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.
Hallmark at Columbia3x23BR,2BA$1.36
Jackson Manor Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Columbia Hills ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.19
The Cosgrove2 bedroom, 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.49
City Limits1C1BR,1BA$1.63
Kinley FlatsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
804 Walker St804 Walker St - 101BR,1BA$1.02
Cedar Pointe Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.26
Preston Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Kensington Columbia1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44

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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 $929 at Autumnwood 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 $979 at Autumnwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Autumnwood Apartments and starts from $1,069.

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