
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, GA from $500 (83 Rentals)


467 Mellon St

248 Margaret Ave

Riverwalk Townhomes

2924 10th Ave

Arbor Pointe

Hillcrest Apartments
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Avalon Apartment - Income Restricted

Parkway Place

Spring Landing

Pembrook Apartments

Club Hill Apartments

Cross Creek

Holly Park Square Apartments

1824-2020 Sheffield Dr
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2004 Elgin Dr

1822 17th Ave

Hunters Run Apartments

Woodville Apartments

4770 Milgen Rd

2269 Camille Dr
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2321 Olive St

717 Broadway

The Village on Cherokee

Windsor Park Apartments

Huckleberry Hill Apartments

Spring Cove Apartments

Northgate Village

Harmony Apartments at Columbus

Greystone at Country Club

The Meadows Apartments

The Palms Apartments

Midland Falls Apartments

Swallowtail Flats Apartments

Ballantyne Commons of Columbus

Greystone Farms

The Lakes Apartments
Columbus, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,097 | $600 | $1,935 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,133 | $500 | $2,130 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $455 | $4,000 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $499 | $6,420 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,803 | $575 | $8,130 |
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Getting Around Columbus, GA
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in Columbus is Claflin School Apartments which is listed at $521, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $6,429.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbus?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 374 regular apartments in Columbus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbus?
Cheap apartments in Columbus have an average cost of $319 which is $6,110 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.
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