Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, VA from $600 (16 Rentals)

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
HearthwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,246
Carlton ViewsPhase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A261BR,1BA$1,287
Brookdale ApartmentsAvon2BR,2BA$1,403

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, VA and Nearby

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.68 price per square foot C3 - Shadwell Model at Beacon on 5th in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $2,904. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Beacon on 5thC3 - Shadwell3BR,2.5BA$1.68
Carriage Hill ApartmentsRoosevelt3BR,2BA$1.68
Stonegate at the Crossroads ApartmentsFieldstone3BR,2BA$1.59
Brookdale ApartmentsAzalea3BR,2BA$1.35
The Coves at MonticelloThe Grove2BR,2BA$1.52
Attain on 5thMcIntire *Newly Renovated2BR,2BA$1.92
Cobalt RidgeMonticello2BR,1BA$1.89
Wilton Farm ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,1BA$1.61
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13

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Getting Around Columbia, VA

Walk Score®

1 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

13 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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