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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,112 | $630 | $1,349 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $983 | $3,080 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,086 | $760 | $2,932 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $813 | $3,130 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $1,300 | $3,738 |
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, VA is found at Avemore Apartment Homes in the Greenbrier neighborhood and is 1,610 square feet priced from $2,298. Carriage Hill Apartments in the Martha Jefferson neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,533 square feet and currently listed start at $2,175. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Columbia:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avemore Apartment Homes | B5FSG - Tanglewood | 1,610 Sq Ft | $2,298 |
| Carriage Hill Apartments | Hamilton | 1,533 Sq Ft | $2,175 |
| Jefferson Ridge | 2 Bed/2 Bath - B (2nd floor) - Fully Upgraded | 1,381 Sq Ft | $2,025 |
| The Lofts at Meadowcreek | McKenzie | 1,255 Sq Ft | $2,103 |
| City Walk Apartments | B-2 | 1,231 Sq Ft | $2,285 |
| Altoview Apartment Homes | The Summit | 1,218 Sq Ft | $2,528 |
| Rio Point | 2Bb | 1,206 Sq Ft | $2,637 |
| 525 Ridge Street | 2 Bedroom | 1,194 Sq Ft | $2,375 |
| Cobalt Ridge | Cavalier | 1,155 Sq Ft | $2,007 |
| 5th Street Place | B2B | 1,154 Sq Ft | $2,338 |
As of July 27, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, VA is the 2 Bedroom Model starting from $882 at Kindlewood in the Ridge Street neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 2 Bedroom is the 2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath Model at Grandmarc at the Corner starting at $895 in the 10th and Page neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $2,086. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Columbia:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Kindlewood | 2 Bedroom | $882 |
| Grandmarc at the Corner | 2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath | $895 |
| The Coves at Monticello | The Grove | $1,245 |
| Hickory Hope Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Phase A | $1,287 |
| Treesdale | The Ivy | $1,290 |
| Wilton Farm Apartments | Model 2A | $1,440 |
| Tarleton Square | Charlottesville Towers 407 | $1,460 |
| Cobalt Ridge | Carrsbrook | $1,481 |
| Wertland Square | A2x2S Renovated | $1,515 |
| Villas at Southern Ridge | The Ivy | $1,531 |
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