Cheap Homes for Rent in the Columbia Neighborhood of Lancaster, CA from $700 (7 Rentals)

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property at 42848 48th St W

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$1,895

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

42848 48th St W

LancasterCA93536

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Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia area of Lancaster, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mayflower Gardens Senior Living 55+ priced from $1,645. Vello Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,157. Here are the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent in Lancaster, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mayflower Gardens Senior Living 55+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,645
Vello CrossingsVilla 11BR,1BA$2,157
Vello ValleyVilla F2BR,2BA$2,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $2.66 price per square foot Villa F Model at Vello Valley in the in the The Palms at Anaverde neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Mayflower Gardens Senior Living 55+ starting at $1,645 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the Stratman Lane 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.
Vello ValleyVilla F2BR,2BA$2.66
Mayflower Gardens Senior Living 55+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.70
Vello CrossingsVilla 11BR,1BA$4.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?

There are currently 34 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,315 to $3,524. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $795 to $3,975.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia ranges from $795 to $3,975 with an average monthly rent of $2,795.

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