Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus City, IA from $500 (28 Rentals)

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Columbus Jct. Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus Jct. Park

820 Springer AveColumbus Junction, IA 52738

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Whiteway 2000
Studio Apartments

Whiteway 2000

210 S Clinton StIowa City, IA 52240
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Oakcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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631 S Van Buren St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

631 S Van Buren St

631 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
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SoDo Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoDo Flats

322 E Prentiss StIowa City, IA 52240
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Carriage Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
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530 N Dubuque St
2 Bedroom Apartments

530 N Dubuque St

530 N Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52245
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Cheapest Available Columbus City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus City, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Mediapolis Village priced from $565. Colorado Senior Lofts 55+ in the Oak Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mediapolis VillageUnit 592BR,1BA$565
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$799
Chandler Pointe Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Mane Gate ApartmentsRemodeled 2 Bed / 1 Bath with W/D2BR,1BA$1,315
Oakcrest Condominiums2 BR/1 BA 795 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1,595
Ridge at Scott Park3bd/2bath3BR,2BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus City, IA and Nearby

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus City area is the $1.14 price per square foot 4 BR / 2 BA Model at 926 Harlocke St (IC) in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Columbus City apartment is the 2bd/2bath with office Model at Ridge at Scott Park starting at $1,600 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
926 Harlocke St (IC)4 BR / 2 BA4BR,2BA$1.14
Ridge at Scott Park2bd/2bath with office2BR,2BA$1.48
Mediapolis VillageUnit 414BR,2BA$0.96
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
Mane Gate ApartmentsRemodeled 2 Bed / 1 Bath with W/D2BR,1BA$1.50
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.59
Oakcrest Condominiums2 BR/1 BA 795 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$2.01
Chandler Pointe Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbus City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbus City is at 1165 S Riverside Dr listed at $990.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus City Apartment is $925 at Chandler Pointe Senior Living.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbus City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbus City is starting from $565 at Mediapolis Village.

What is the most affordable Columbus City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ridge at Scott Park and starts from $1,600.

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