Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NJ from $800 (25 Rentals)

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50 Brainerd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

50 Brainerd St

50 Brainerd StMount Holly, NJ 08060
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Davenport Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Davenport Village

301 Davenport AveHainesport, NJ 08036
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Chestnut Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Village

200 E Chestnut StBordentown, NJ 08505
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Eastampton Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastampton Place

1302 Woodlane RdMount Holly, NJ 08060
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Maple Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Court Apartments

1 Martha AveWrightstown, NJ 08562
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Columbus, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at University Park Apartments priced from $1,130. Lavana Falls Apartments in the Cobalt Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,130
Lavana Falls ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Delaview Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,299
Burlington Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,349
Rydal Apartments502-1x1O1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NJ and Nearby

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $2.01 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Eastampton Village Center in the starting from $2,725. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Park Apartments starting at $1,935 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Cross Creek at Chesterfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eastampton Village CenterThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.01
Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Pointe Breeze Apartments LLC2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.93
Rydal Apartments502-1x1E1BR,1BA$1.83
Maple Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.06
Lumberton Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 814 sqft1BR,1BA$2.01
University Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.63
Northgate VillageOne Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$1.99
Sterling Glen1 Bedroom Upper Floor1BR,1BA$2.05
Delaview Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.73

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Getting Around Columbus, NJ

Walk Score®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbus?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbus is at Lavana Falls Apartments listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $1,130 at University Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is starting from $1,300 at University Park Apartments.

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