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820 Springer AveColumbus Junction, IA 52738
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210 S Clinton StIowa City, IA 52240
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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 $595. Chandler Pointe Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $633. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mediapolis VillageUnit 672BR,1BA$595
Chandler Pointe Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$633
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995

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

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus City area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D Model at Mane Gate Apartments in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,405. The second greatest value Columbus City apartment is the 2bd/2bath with office Model at Ridge at Scott Park starting at $1,750 with a $1.62 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.
Mane Gate Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D3BR,2BA$1.21
Ridge at Scott Park2bd/2bath with office2BR,2BA$1.62
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
1006 Oakcrest Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Chandler Pointe Senior Living2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.59
Mediapolis VillageUnit 382BR,1BA$0.95
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 $633 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 $595 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 Mediapolis Village and starts from $799.

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