
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus City, IA from $500 (28 Rentals)
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Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way

Colorado Senior Lofts 55+

944 Spring Ridge Dr

River Ridge 2301-2325 University Drive

Cobblestone Apartments
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Sycamore Apartments

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Chandler Pointe Senior Living
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Regency Heights (55+ Community)

1165 S Riverside Dr

Riverfront Crossings

3029 River Rd

209 N Adams St
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1014 1st Ave

322 Friendship St

213 E 3rd St
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Columbus City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbus City Studio Apartments | $1,115 | $990 | $1,265 |
Columbus City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,182 | $615 | $1,950 |
Columbus City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $565 | $3,350 |
Columbus City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,278 | $695 | $3,300 |
Columbus City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $1,026 | $1,800 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mediapolis Village | Unit 59 | 2BR,1BA | $565 |
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+ | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
Chandler Pointe Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Willow Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Mane Gate Apartments | Remodeled 2 Bed / 1 Bath with W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1,315 |
Oakcrest Condominiums | 2 BR/1 BA 795 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Ridge at Scott Park | 3bd/2bath | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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926 Harlocke St (IC) | 4 BR / 2 BA | 4BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Ridge at Scott Park | 2bd/2bath with office | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Mediapolis Village | Unit 41 | 4BR,2BA | $0.96 |
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+ | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Mane Gate Apartments | Remodeled 2 Bed / 1 Bath with W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Oakcrest Condominiums | 2 BR/1 BA 795 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Chandler Pointe Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,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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