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property at 322 W 12th St

$1,025

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322 W 12th St

ColumbiaTN38401

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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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property at 207 7th Ave

$1,000

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207 7th Ave

ColumbiaTN38401
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Kinley Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kinley Flats

1216 Hampshire PikeColumbia, TN 38401
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The Ashley
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Ashley

2516 Pitts CtColumbia, TN 38401
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Lakes of Columbia
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakes of Columbia

1422 Club House DrColumbia, TN 38401

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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 Preston Apartment Homes in the Maury County neighborhood priced from $819. Autumnwood Apartments in the Maury County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $929. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Preston Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$819
Autumnwood Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$929
1700 Hampshire Pike0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,030
Newly Renovated Oak View ApartmentsCozy 1 Bedroom Apartment!1BR,1BA$1,049
Cedar Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome3BR,2BA$1,150
Columbia Hills ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,166
Jackson Manor Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,169
Kinley FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,179
The Ashley2x1.02BR,1BA$1,199
Kinley at the ParkTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,269

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, TN

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome Model at Cedar Pointe Apartments in the in the Maury County neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Ashland Model at Crest at Arden Village Apartments starting at $1,944 with a $1.56 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.
Cedar Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome3BR,2BA$0.88
Crest at Arden Village ApartmentsAshland3BR,2BA$1.56
Graymere3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.44
Jackson Manor Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.06
The Farm at Golston Hill CollectionThe James2BR,2BA$1.59
Kinley at the ParkTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Columbia Hills ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Lakes of ColumbiaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
The Cosgrove2 bedroom, 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Preston Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.12

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $819 at Preston Apartment Homes.

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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