
Cheap Apartments for Rent near West Columbia, WV from $400 (56 Rentals)
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18 S Court St

Terrapin Park

Rowan Apartments

Lincolnshire Apartments

Greenbriar Gardens

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London Aire

Chateau Hills

Apartments on 18th

Beckford Place
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Eden at Parkersburg Crossing - 45

Kershaw Greene III

Monticello Village

Lakeview Estates

Oakwood Village

1133 Market St

2801 Emerson Avenue

Westover Townhomes

Campus Heights Student
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Woodyard Greene

Kershaw Greene I

Knotts / Camelot Apartments

149 Heizer Creek Rd

6 Riddle Mobile Home Park

9 Riddle MHP

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127 W State St

9 Brown Ave
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St Paul Terrace

Dutch Ridge

Post Mill Apartments

47 1st St

39 Walker

Maury Village Apartments

186 W Washington St

98 Hudson Ave

100 Hudson Ave

Holly Hills Apartments
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120 N Congress St

15 S Shafer St

Murdoch Heights Apartments

Evergreen Apartments

61 1st St

116 N Congress St

Sandstone Apartments

Main Street Apartments

Patriot Center Apartments

Kershaw Greene II
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West Columbia, WV Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Columbia Studio Apartments | $828 | $720 | $900 |
| West Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,064 | $450 | $2,400 |
| West Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $593 | $2,900 |
| West Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $550 | $2,235 |
| West Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $732 | $575 | $890 |
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Cheapest Available West Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in West Columbia, WV is a 1 Bed unit found at HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS priced from $450. Lincolnshire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Columbia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS | Single bed | 1BR,1BA | $450 |
| Lincolnshire Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Rowan Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $595 |
| Greenbriar Gardens | 1 bed small | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Chateau Hills | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $706 |
| Apartments on 18th | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $709 |
| Kershaw Greene II | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $736 |
| Eden at Parkersburg Crossing - Unit 45 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Kershaw Greene III | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $760 |
| Lakeview Estates | Avery | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Columbia, WV and Nearby
As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Columbia area is the $0.69 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Nelsonville School Commons in the starting from $893. The second greatest value West Columbia apartment is the Three bedroom apartment Model at 152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OU starting at $725 with a $0.60 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for West Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelsonville School Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| 152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OU | Three bedroom apartment | 3BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| The Summit at Coates Run | York - Renovated | 3BR,3BA | $0.75 |
| Kershaw Greene I | 3 bdr | 3BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Knotts / Camelot Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Kershaw Greene III | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Kershaw Greene II | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| 21 S Court St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| Lincolnshire Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS | Single bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Columbia Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Columbia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Columbia Apartment is $450 at HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Columbia is starting from $595 at Rowan Apartments.
What is the most affordable West Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kershaw Greene II and starts from $814.
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