Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus City, IA from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Columbus Jct. Park

820 Springer AveColumbus Junction, IA 52738
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700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
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Columbus City, IA Local Guide

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 Welch Hotel Senior Apartments in the Oak Ridge neighborhood priced from $452. MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $665. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Welch Hotel Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$452
MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$665
308 N Linn StStudio1BR,1BA$800
Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$825
Mediapolis VillageMede 333BR,2BA$846

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

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus City area is the $0.50 price per square foot 4 Bedroom-2 Bathroom Model at Hawks Ridge in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $635. The second greatest value Columbus City apartment is the Mede 37 Model at Mediapolis Village starting at $910 with a $0.75 price per square foot . 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.
Hawks Ridge4 Bedroom-2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.50
Mediapolis VillageMede 373BR,2BA$0.75
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.20
Heritage Hill202 - 204 Sycamore St.2BR,2BA$1.30
Nex Senior (55+) ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
River Ridge 2301-2325 University Drive2 bed2BR,1BA$1.00
Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.99
The Quarters Iowa CityA2 - 2x12BR,1BA$0.90
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.11

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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 $650.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus City Apartment is $665 at MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS.

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 $452 at Welch Hotel Senior 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 Mediapolis Village and starts from $846.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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