Cheap Apartments for Rent near Columbia, VA from $630 (49 Rentals)

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Cherry Suites
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$1,109
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$949
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$160
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$1,109
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Cherry Suites

1003 Cherry AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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University Heights
$1,250 - $3,738
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$1,250 - $3,738
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$1,250 - $3,738
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11

University Heights

250 Colonnade DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Cobalt Ridge
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$1,365 - $2,002
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$1,319 - $1,956
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cobalt Ridge

1000 Old Brook RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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The Hudson
$1,620 - $2,900
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$1,595 - $2,875
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$25
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$1,620 - $2,900
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hudson

905 River RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Jefferson Ridge
$1,645 - $2,495
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$1,645 - $2,495
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$1,645 - $2,495
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Jefferson Ridge

810 Catalpa CtCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Beacon on 5th
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$1,726 - $2,527
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$1,691 - $2,492
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Beacon on 5th

100 Dalton LnCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Carriage Hill Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,727 - $2,995
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$1,682 - $2,950
Required Monthly Fees
$45
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$1,727 - $2,995
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Carriage Hill Apartments

825 Beverley DrCharlottesville, VA 22911
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5th Street Place
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$1,780 - $2,317
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$1,739 - $2,276
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5th Street Place

411 Afton Pond CtCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Altoview Apartment Homes
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$1,784 - $2,536
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$1,754 - $2,506
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Altoview Apartment Homes

310 Fisher StCharlottesville, VA 22911
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Rio Point
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$1,810 - $2,803
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$1,697 - $2,690
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Rio Point

7010 Bo StCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Lakeside Apartments
$1,845 - $2,455
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$1,800 - $2,410
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$45
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$1,845 - $2,455
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Lakeside Apartments

200 Lake Club CtCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Culbreth Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Culbreth Court Apartments

426 17th St NWCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 108 Jefferson Hwy

$1,225

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$1,225
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$1,225

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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108 Jefferson Hwy

LouisaVA23093

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property at 316 Bonbrook Creek Rd

$1,399

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$1,399
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$1,399

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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316 Bonbrook Creek Rd

CumberlandVA23040
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Belmont Heights Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Heights Apartments

1000 Monticello RdCharlottesville, VA 22902
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The Meriwether
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Meriwether

1000 E Market StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Cardinal Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Court

312 13th St NWCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 5057 Mary Jackson Ct

$1,645

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$1,645
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$1,645

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5057 Mary Jackson Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22902
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The Independence
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Independence

350 Portico WayCharlottesville, VA 22911
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property at 2484 Lost Hollow Path

$1,675

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$1,675
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$1,675

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2484 Lost Hollow Path

CharlottesvilleVA22911

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property at 2247 Mountain View Rd

$1,695

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$1,695
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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2247 Mountain View Rd

PowhatanVA23139
property at 1406 Chesapeake St

$1,695

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$1,695
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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1406 Chesapeake St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
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1201 Druid Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1201 Druid Ave

1201 Druid AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
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property at 830 Beverley Dr

$1,825

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$1,825
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$1,825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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830 Beverley Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22911
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Columbia, VA Local Guide

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. Grandmarc at the Corner in the 10th and Page neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Grandmarc at the Corner2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath2BR,2BA$895
Timberland Park2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$899
Crestline CharlottesvilleBeacon 2 - 2x22BR,2BA$920
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
Cherry SuitesPrivate Suite1BR,1BA$1,109
Carlton ViewsPhase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A50 (Type 1)1BR,1BA$1,212
HearthwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,236
The Coves at MonticelloThe Grove2BR,2BA$1,245
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, VA and Nearby

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.96 price per square foot A4X2 Renovated Model at Wertland Square in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $1,315. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the The Ivy Model at Treesdale starting at $1,290 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the The Meadows 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.
Wertland SquareA4X2 Renovated4BR,2BA$0.96
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1.19
The Coves at MonticelloThe Grove2BR,2BA$1.17
Crestline CharlottesvilleConcord -3x33BR,3BA$1.30
Timberland Park3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.51
Brookdale Apartments2br/bd2BR,2BA$1.58
Villas at Southern RidgeThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1.63
Wilton Farm ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,1BA$1.63
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13

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Columbia, VA

Ranked #102

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $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 The Coves at Monticello and starts from $1,424.

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