
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbus Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY from $900 (18 Rentals)
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Pine Harbor Apartments

78 Prospect Ave, Unit 3

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,658 | $1,550 | $1,875 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,252 | $950 | $1,950 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $1,195 | $2,700 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $1,575 | $1,575 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $1,758 | $1,758 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbus Neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbus area of Buffalo, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Harbor Apartments priced from $1,136. The Police Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,178. Here are the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent in Buffalo, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Harbor Apartments | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
| The Police Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,178 |
| 130 Pearl St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
| 100 South | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NY
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.79 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 100 South in the in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 2 Bed Model at The Police Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Downtown Buffalo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 South | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| The Police Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| 130 Pearl St | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| 78 Prospect Ave, Unit 3 | 78 Prospect Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Pine Harbor Apartments | Two Bed / One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Columbus is Pine Harbor Apartments which is listed at $1,136, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $1,431.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbus?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Columbus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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