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property at 4 Cayuga Rd
$975

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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4 Cayuga Rd

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property at 224 Union St
$2,000 - $2,200
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 12

224 Union St

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Gerard's Riverview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gerard's Riverview

101 Rivergate BlvdBordentown, NJ 08505
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Davenport Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Davenport Village

301 Davenport AveHainesport, NJ 08036
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50 Brainerd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

50 Brainerd St

50 Brainerd StMount Holly, NJ 08060
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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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Hillcrest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

617 Hilltop DrTrenton, NJ 08620
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Laurel Run Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Run Village

1021 Route 206Bordentown, NJ 08505
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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 Studio unit found at Lavana Falls Apartments in the Magnolia Hill neighborhood priced from $1,295. Burlington Pointe Apartments in the Burlington County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lavana Falls ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Burlington Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Whitehall Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,445
The Willows at Burlington Mill2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,536
Eastampton Gardens Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 814 sqft1BR,1BA$1,550
Sterling Glen1 Bedroom Upper Floor1BR,1BA$1,585
Zachary Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Northampton Crossing Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,620
Sherwood Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 510 sqft1BR,1BA$1,640
Maple Court ApartmentsPremium 1 Bedroom in Unit Washer/Dryer1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NJ and Nearby

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.98 price per square foot DAYTON Model at Rivergate Bordentown Waterfront in the in the Burlington County neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Two Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,080 sqft Model at Lumberton Apartment Homes starting at $2,015 with a $1.87 price per square foot . 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.
Rivergate Bordentown WaterfrontDAYTON2BR,2BA$1.98
Lumberton Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,080 sqft2BR,2BA$1.87
The Willows at Burlington Mill2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Eastampton Gardens Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 1,030 sqft2BR,1BA$1.92
Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Sterling Glen2 Bedroom Upper Floor2BR,1BA$2.12
Laurel Run VillageAscott Renovated 1BR,1BA$2.19
Northgate VillageOne Bedroom Downstairs1BR,1BA$2.23
Zachary Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
Whitehall Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $1,445 at Whitehall 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 $1,536 at The Willows at Burlington Mill.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northampton Crossing Apartments and Townhomes and starts from $2,800.

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