Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus City, IA from $500 (21 Rentals)

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Columbus Jct. Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus Jct. Park

820 Springer AveColumbus Junction, IA 52738
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Carriage Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
Corporate Housing
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Mediapolis Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mediapolis Village

510 Wapello St SMediapolis, IA 52637
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Oakcrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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625 E Burlington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

625 E Burlington St

625 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
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Whiteway 2000
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Whiteway 2000

210 S Clinton StIowa City, IA 52240
Student Housing

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Cheapest Available Columbus City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus City, IA is a Studio unit found at Welch Hotel Senior Apartments in the Oak Ridge neighborhood priced from $695. MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Welch Hotel Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$700
Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
308 N Linn StStudio1BR,1BA$800
River Ridge 2301-2325 University Drive2 bed2BR,1BA$875

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

As of March 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus City area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Walden Ridge Townhomes in the in the Westgate neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Columbus City apartment is the C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City starting at $695 with a $0.59 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.
Walden Ridge Townhomes3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.20
The Quarters Iowa CityC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.59
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.20
The Horizons2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.32
Heritage Hill202 - 204 Sycamore St.2BR,2BA$1.40
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
River Ridge 2301-2325 University Drive2 bed2BR,1BA$1.03
Nex Senior (55+) ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.97
Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32

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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 Welch Hotel Senior Apartments listed at $695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus City Apartment is $750 at Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way.

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 $700 at MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS.

What is the most affordable Columbus City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mane Gate Apartments and starts from $1,510.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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