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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, VA from $600 (15 Rentals)
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1400 Monticello RdCharlottesville, VA 22902
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1518 E Market StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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University Heights
250 Colonnade DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Hearthwood
2111 Michie DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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1720 Treesdale WayCharlottesville, VA 22901
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1337 Carlton AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
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301 Lyde AveLouisa, VA 23093
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LouisaVA23093
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CharlottesvilleVA22902
6710 Cobham Station Hill
KeswickVA22947
286 Bonbrook Creek Rd
CumberlandVA23040
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Columbia, VA Local Guide
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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 | $1,250 | $630 | $1,735 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $983 | $2,982 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $760 | $3,535 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $813 | $2,860 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,971 | $1,695 | $5,360 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kindlewood in the Ridge Street neighborhood priced from $744. Timberlake Place Apartments in the North Downtown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $983. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $744 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
| Hearthwood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,246 |
| Carlton Views | Phase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A26 | 1BR,1BA | $1,287 |
| Brookdale Apartments | Avon | 2BR,2BA | $1,403 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, VA and Nearby
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.64 price per square foot C3 - Shadwell Model at Beacon on 5th in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $2,834. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Roosevelt Model at Carriage Hill Apartments starting at $2,730 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Martha Jefferson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Beacon on 5th | C3 - Shadwell | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.64 |
| Carriage Hill Apartments | Roosevelt | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Stonegate at the Crossroads Apartments | Fieldstone | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Brookdale Apartments | Azalea | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| The Coves at Monticello | The Grove | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Attain on 5th | McIntire *Newly Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Cobalt Ridge | Monticello | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Wilton Farm Apartments | Model 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia is at Hearthwood listed at $1,246.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $744 at Kindlewood.
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 $882 at Kindlewood.
What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wilton Farm Apartments and starts from $1,530.
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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.
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Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.
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If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.
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Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.