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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NJ and Nearby

As of September 09, 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$2.00
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbus?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NJ with pricing that ranges from $882 to $4,583. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $1,275 to $4,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbus?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbus ranges from $1,275 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,304.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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