
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Columbia, WV from $400 (55 Rentals)
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Post Mill Apartments

18 S Court St

Rowan Apartments

Lincolnshire Apartments

Kershaw Greene I

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London Aire

702 1/2 28th Street

Chateau Hills

Apartments on 18th
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Hudson Place

1133 Market St

Greenbriar Gardens

Eden at Parkersburg Crossing - 45

Lakeview Estates

Camelot Apartments

Monticello Village

Oakwood Village

2801 Emerson Avenue

Westover Townhomes
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Campus Heights Student

Riverbluff Senior Living Apartments

Terrapin Park

2317 Broad St

Kershaw Greene III

Beckford Place

The Berkshire

149 Heizer Creek Rd

ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS AND NELSONVILLE

127 W State St
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9 Brown Ave

Dutch Ridge

47 1st St

39 Walker

Maury Village Apartments

186 W Washington St

98 Hudson Ave

100 Hudson Ave

Holly Hills Apartments

120 N Congress St
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Murdoch Heights Apartments

Evergreen Apartments

61 1st St

Kershaw Greene II

116 N Congress St

Riverbend Apartments

Sandstone Apartments

Main Street Apartments

Patriot Center Apartments

6466 Farmdale Rd
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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 | $838 | $750 | $900 |
| West Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,055 | $450 | $2,400 |
| West Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $593 | $2,900 |
| West Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,187 | $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 2 Beds unit found at Kershaw Greene I priced from $360. Kershaw Greene III has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $389. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Columbia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kershaw Greene I | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $360 |
| Kershaw Greene III | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $389 |
| HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS | Single bed | 1BR,1BA | $450 |
| Post Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $562 |
| Lincolnshire Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Rowan Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $595 |
| Kershaw Greene II | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $683 |
| Chateau Hills | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $706 |
| Apartments on 18th | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $709 |
| Greenbriar Gardens | 1 bed 2nd floor | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Columbia, WV and Nearby
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Columbia area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3 Bed/1.5 Bath Townhouse Model at 3811-3850 Sleepy Hollow Dr in the in the Teays Valley Hurricane neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value West Columbia apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Nelsonville School Commons starting at $893 with a $0.69 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3811-3850 Sleepy Hollow Dr | 3 Bed/1.5 Bath Townhouse | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| Nelsonville School Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| 152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OU | Three bedroom apartment | 3BR,1BA | $0.46 |
| The Summit at Coates Run | York - Renovated | 3BR,3BA | $0.75 |
| Westover Townhomes | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Apartments on 18th | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.89 |
| 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 |
| Post Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
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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 $593 at Post Mill 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 I and starts from $893.
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