Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus City, IA from $500 (18 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
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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
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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 $795. 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 402BR,2BA$795
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$799
308 N Linn StStudio1BR,1BA$800
Sycamore ApartmentsOne Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$895
Seville1 BR1BR,1BA$905

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

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus City area is the $0.47 price per square foot 4 Bedroom-2 Bathroom Model at Hawks Ridge in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $604. 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.
Hawks Ridge4 Bedroom-2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.47
The Quarters Iowa CityC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.59
Heritage Hill202 Sycamore St.2BR,2BA$1.40
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.20
Mediapolis VillageUnit 402BR,2BA$0.84
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.33
1006 Oakcrest Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Seville1 BR1BR,1BA$1.34
Chandler Pointe Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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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 308 N Linn St listed at $800.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus City Apartment is $800 at 308 N Linn St.

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 $795 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 NEX Apartments and starts from $1,598.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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