Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, VA from $600 (48 Rentals)

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5th Street Place
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$1,062 - $2,417
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$1,021 - $2,376
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5th Street Place

411 Afton Pond CtCharlottesville, VA 22902
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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 Now

University Heights

250 Colonnade DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Cobalt Ridge
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$1,513 - $2,038
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$1,473 - $1,998
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Cobalt Ridge

1000 Old Brook RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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The Hudson
$1,655 - $3,320
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$1,630 - $3,295
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$25

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$1,655 - $3,320
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The Hudson

905 River RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Jefferson Ridge
$1,695 - $2,495
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$1,695 - $2,495

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$1,695 - $2,495
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Jefferson Ridge

810 Catalpa CtCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Altoview Apartment Homes
$1,832 - $2,771
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$1,802 - $2,741
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Altoview Apartment Homes

310 Fisher StCharlottesville, VA 22911
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Beacon on 5th
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$1,871 - $2,923
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$1,836 - $2,888
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Beacon on 5th

100 Dalton LnCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Lakeside Apartments
$1,875 - $2,635
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$1,830 - $2,590
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$45

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$1,875 - $2,635
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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 1000 Linden Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 27

1000 Linden Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 278 Bonbrook Creek Rd

$1,299

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$1,299

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$1,299

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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278 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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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

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2484 Lost Hollow Path

CharlottesvilleVA22911
property at 1411 Short 18th St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 24

1411 Short 18th St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 10 Tanglewood Rd

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

10 Tanglewood Rd

PalmyraVA22963
property at 1406 Chesapeake St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 23

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 2247 Mountain View Rd

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2247 Mountain View Rd

PowhatanVA23139

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property at 780 Roundabout Rd

$1,865

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$1,865

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$1,865

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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780 Roundabout Rd

LouisaVA23093
property at 1075 Weybridge Ct

$1,880

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$1,880

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$1,880

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1075 Weybridge Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22911
property at 2427 Lindsay Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2427 Lindsay Rd

GordonsvilleVA22942

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
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
Hickory Hope Apartments1 Bedroom - Phase A1BR,1BA$1,090
HearthwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,236
The Coves at MonticelloThe Grove2BR,2BA$1,245
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1,290
University HeightsThe Ashlawn1BR,1BA$1,305
Wertland SquareA4X2 Renovated4BR,2BA$1,315
Wilton Farm ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,1BA$1,440

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, VA and Nearby

As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $0.95 price per square foot 4X4 - Renovated Model at Grandmarc at the Corner in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the The Knoll Model at The Coves at Monticello starting at $1,859 with a $1.47 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.
Grandmarc at the Corner4X4 - Renovated4BR,4BA$0.95
The Coves at MonticelloThe Knoll3BR,2BA$1.47
East Gate Village II3 bed, 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.29
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1.19
Brookdale Apartments2br/bd2BR,2BA$1.58
Villas at Southern RidgeThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1.63
Eagles Landing Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.12
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 #76

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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia is at Hearthwood listed at $1,236.

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 Treesdale and starts from $1,477.

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