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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 priced from $909. Brookwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Autumnwood Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$909
Brookwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Columbia Hills ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,139
Jackson Manor Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,169
Kinley at the ParkTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,199
The KensingtonTwo Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1,227
Newly Renovated Oak View Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,249
Preston Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,259
Woodland Manor Condominiums2 Bedroom Townhomes2BR,1BA$1,299
Lakes of ColumbiaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,319

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, TN

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.33 price per square foot Tyree Model at Bexley Spring Hill in the starting from $1,689. 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 . 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.
Bexley Spring HillTyree2BR,2BA$1.33
Jackson Manor Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Woodland Manor Condominiums2 Bedroom Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Columbia Hills ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Graymere2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.41
The Cosgrove2 bedroom, 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.47
City Limits Spring HillOne bedroom 3rd floor1BR,1BA$1.53
The KensingtonTwo Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.35
Newly Renovated Oak View Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Brookwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, TN with pricing that ranges from $800 to $3,616. There are also 141 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $895 to $4,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia ranges from $895 to $4,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,935.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown

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